Conditions at Bingin in May
May: A Taste of Winter Size
The Indian Ocean flexes a bit more muscle in May, pushing the average swell height to 6.2ft (1.9m) and the period to 14.1s. Swell direction is more split, with SSW at 44.8%, S at 31.0%, and SSE at 11.4%. The wind, however, becomes very heavy from the ESE (55.4%), with E and SE adding another 34.6%. That keeps ideal wind at 61%. The strong trades can add texture, but the long-period S and SSW swells provide size and juice, especially if the wind eases late in the day.
Average Spot conditions at Bingin in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bingin 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 Bingin for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bingin 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 Bingin.