Conditions at Auroville in May
May: South Swell, Clean Windows
May is the last month before the southwest monsoon fully takes over, and the data reveals a significant shift. While average surf height returns to 3.3ft (1.0m) and the period is 7.2s, the swell direction now comes predominantly from S (43.9%) and SSE (37.3%), with only a small SE component. Auroville's east-southeast orientation is no longer in the optimal swell path, so much of this southern energy is shadowed or drastically refracted.
On the bright side, wind improves markedly. The ideal surfing wind percentage jumps to 33%, with SSW, SW and WSW breezes developing through the day. Those winds keep the surface clean and the lineup a little more organized. Air temperature is hot at 30.6°C, water temperature is 29.9°C, and rain picks up to 1.97mm/day. You will find clean but small, directionally compromised waves, usable for logging and cruising but not the powerful winter peaks of Auroville.
Average Spot conditions at Auroville in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Auroville 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 Auroville for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Auroville 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 Auroville.