Conditions at Puri in May
May: Pre-Monsoon Pulse and Onshore Grip
May carries more of the same. The average swell height rises to 1.3m (4-5ft) with a 9.3s period. The swell direction is even more concentrated: S swell records 74.5 percent, SSW 21.4 percent, and for the first time there are appreciable waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range. This is genuine surf energy, but Puri's wind rules are working against it. SSW winds blow 61.1 percent of the time, with a substantial 20-30kph presence and some 30-40kph gusts; ideal wind is only 3 percent. The monsoon trough is mobilizing, and tropical lows in the Bay of Bengal can send heavy swell, but it is almost always pulsing, rain-laden and onshore. Air temps average 31.3°C, water 29.2°C and precipitation jumps to 3.41mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Puri in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Puri 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 Puri for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Puri 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 Puri.