Conditions at Shivas in May
May: Real Swell on the Horizon, Offshores on the Way Out
May is the gateway to summer: the monsoon low begins to organize, and Shivas sees its first consistently strong pulses of southwest groundswell. Average swell height rises to 1.2m (4ft), the period stays long at 10.9s, and the wave rose becomes dominated by direct west-southwest energy: SSW (10.9%), SW (27.2%), WSW (32.9%) and W (19.1%). That is about 90% of the swell coming from favorable directions, with a significant share in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) and 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) ranges. Yet clean surf becomes rare - ideal wind drops to 22%, while WNW (27.1%) and NW (24.0%) flows dominate and the onshore W/WSW sector strengthens with the monsoon. Rain jumps to 4.16 mm/day and the air stays warm at 28.5°C with water at 30.5°C. Expect short-lived, opportunistic sessions between heavy showers.
Average Spot conditions at Shivas in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shivas 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 Shivas for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shivas 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 Shivas.