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Conditions at Woolamai in May
May: The Southern Ocean Turns On
May marks the full arrival of winter surf. Average height remains a meaty 1.6m (5-6ft) and the average period hits 12.4s, with SW swell at 41.6% and WSW adding 14.0% - a much more westerly, longer-fetch signature. The wind rose flips in Woolamai's favour: offshore NNW (14.9%) and NW (12.0%) dominate, and ideal conditions climb to 48%. Onshore S to SE winds collapse to only about 15%, so the beach stays groomed for longer stretches. Air temperature averages 13.8°C, water temp 16.1°C, and rain is 2.10 mm/day. Expect consistent, powerful, often glassy waves with excellent shape on the sandbanks.
Average Spot conditions at Woolamai in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Woolamai 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 Woolamai for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Woolamai 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 Woolamai.