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Conditions at Kincardine in May
May: Micro Swell and Shifting Breezes
May is the beginning of Kincardine's summer lull. The average swell height drops to around 1.5ft (0.5m) and the average period falls to 3.7s, classic micro-to-grovel territory. The swell rose is dominated by NNW (24.7%) and S (12.2%), while the favorable westerly quadrants, WSW (2.7%), W (2.4%) and WNW (2.6%), almost disappear. Most waves do not even reach 0.5m, making it difficult for a west-facing spot to find enough energy to break with any push.
Winds are a mix of southerly and north-northwesterly breezes, with SSW (11.0%), S (10.7%), NNW (13.0%) and NNE (8.1%) leading the way. Only 1% of the time is the wind ideal for surfing. Air temperatures warm to 8.4°C and precipitation stays at 2.42 mm/day, while the water slowly loses its winter chill. This is the month to dust off the longboard and chase knee-high leftovers, not to expect any real juice.
Average Spot conditions at Kincardine in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kincardine 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 Kincardine for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kincardine 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 Kincardine.