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Conditions at Martinique in May
May: Sizing Down and Going Grovel
May marks the beginning of the low season as the North Atlantic storm track retreats. Average swell height drops to 1.2m (3.9ft) and the period falls to 7.7s, signalling the shift toward shorter-period windswell. S (21.4%), SSW (20.1%) and SSE (17.6%) still dominate the swell rose, but the heights are concentrated in the 0.5-1.5m range - fun-sized at best, groveling at worst. The wind regime takes a turn for the worse: SSW and SW winds each pile up around 12%, blowing directly onshore at Martinique, while ideal wind drops to 32%. Water temp rises to 5.0°C and air averages 6.6°C, making spring sessions more comfortable but noticeably smaller and bumpier.
Average Spot conditions at Martinique in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Martinique 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 Martinique for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Martinique 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 Martinique.