Conditions at Kumari Point in May
May: Monsoon Swell, Monsoon Chop
May marks the first serious swell of the southwest monsoon, and the average surf height jumps to 5ft (1.5m) on a 13.2-second period. South-southwest and southwest groundswell flood the coast, with 47 percent of wave energy from SSW and 41 percent from SW. The problem is wind: ideal offshore flow drops to 14 percent as SSW, SW, WSW and W winds build to over 70 percent of the wind field. Rain becomes a daily player at 8.04mm/day, and the ocean turns lumpy and wind-blown. May is for the experienced surfer who wants size and power, but don't expect the clean, groomed peaks of March and April.
Average Spot conditions at Kumari Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kumari Point 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 Kumari Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kumari Point 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 Kumari Point.