Conditions at Kanyakumari in May
May: Monsoon Onset and Raw Power
May is when the southwest monsoon starts to take hold. Winds jump to W (52.6%) and WNW (29.3%), much of it at 20-40kph, and ideal conditions fall to 11%. Swell builds to an average of 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) with a strong 11.0s period, but direction is dominated by WSW (22.7%), SW (26.9%) and SSW (25.8%) - outside the preferred ESE-SE-SSE-S window. The result is powerful but raw and windblown surf, often with stormy texture. Rainfall increases to 4.53mm/day, water temperature is 28.7°C, and air averages 28.7°C. Only the occasional lull in the wind will make the bigger sets manageable.
Average Spot conditions at Kanyakumari in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kanyakumari 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 Kanyakumari.