Conditions at Krishna River in May
May: Pre-Monsoon Pulse
May is the last month before the full monsoon arrives, and the swell continues to build. Average height increases to 1.2m (4ft) with average period 8.4s. S and SSE swells dominate, with S contributing 41 percent, SSE 51 percent and SSW beginning to appear at 3 percent. The size distribution also shows more solid 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) lines from S and SSE swell events. However, wind quality remains poor with only 5 percent ideal; S at 29 percent, SSW at 23 percent and SSE at 19 percent keep the surface lumpy. Humidity rises, rain increases to around 1.5mm/day, and water temperature peaks near 31°C. On the rare day when a NW wind coincides with S swell, Krishna can actually dish out punchy and rippable 3-5ft surf. Otherwise it is a battle with onshore mush.
Average Spot conditions at Krishna River in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Krishna River 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 Krishna River for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Krishna River 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 Krishna River.