Conditions at Two Mile/Easter Reef in May
May: The Reef Hits Its Winter Stride
May is where everything comes together for Two Mile/Easter Reef. Average surf is a solid 9ft (2.8m) with a long period of 12.8s, and ideal offshore wind jumps to 45% - the best yet. The swell window shifts west a bit, with SW at 20.2%, WSW at 13.7%, W at 4.0% and WNW at 1.3%, a sign that deep lows are now tracking consistently across the Southern Ocean. NNW winds are a standout at 14.0%, providing the classic clean offshore flow that makes this south-facing reef do its best work. Air temps cool to 12.3°C and water to 15.4°C; rainfall rises to 2.30mm/day. When a front passes and the wind clocks to NNW, expect lined-up, long-period swells and far more makeable waves.
Average Spot conditions at Two Mile/Easter Reef in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Two Mile/Easter Reef during May. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Two Mile/Easter Reef for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Two Mile/Easter Reef for May. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Two Mile/Easter Reef.