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Conditions at Waitpinga in May
May: Maximum Clean Wind Frequency
May is arguably the best month of the year for clean conditions. The average swell slips slightly to 4ft (1.3m), but the period stays at a powerful 12.1s and ideal wind peaks at 33%. The wave rose shows a broad SSW/SW mix - SSW 44.6%, SW 32.7%, S 9.1% and WSW 5.7% - spreading the energy out across the swell window. This variety makes Waitpinga less fickle and more consistently rideable.
The wind rose is a thing of beauty for a south-facing beach. NNW leads the way at 10.5%, with NNE, NE and N adding up, producing offshore flow through a large chunk of the month. The inevitable trade-off is more winter rain - 1.72mm/day - and cooler air at 14.3°C. Water temp drops to 16.9°C, so pull on a 3/2 or 4/3 wetsuit. In terms of surf quality, May is hard to beat: long-period SSW/SW groundswell plus the most reliable offshore winds of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Waitpinga in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waitpinga 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 Waitpinga.