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Conditions at Winkipop in May
May: The Southern Ocean Lineup
May marks the beginning of Winkipop's best window. The average wave period reaches 12.7s, swell height stays at 1.3m, and the SSW/SW window dominates at 76%. The WSW direction becomes more active at 8%, adding a bit more west in the swell mix. Most importantly, the wind climate flips: offshore W/WNW/NW/NNW flow totals more than half the observations, and ideal wind for surfing jumps to 53%. The air is cooler at 13.8°C, water drops to 15.8°C, and rain becomes more frequent at 2.10mm/day.
With long-period groundswell wrapping into the point and offshore breezes grooming the surface, Winkipop turns on. The average waves are fun-sized and rippable in the 3-5ft range, but the longer-period pulses bring solid consistency. It's time to start watching the Southern Ocean storm track for the first serious swells.
Average Spot conditions at Winkipop in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Winkipop 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 Winkipop for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Winkipop 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 Winkipop.