Conditions at Canggu in May
May: Swell Size Ramps Up
May sees the first big push of winter swell, with averages climbing to 1.9m (6ft) and periods stretching to 13.9s - deep Southern Ocean groundswell. The directional distribution shifts slightly, with S (31.0%) and SSW (44.8%) as the primary directions, plus a healthy SSE component (11.4%). This produces hollow, powerful waves with plenty of push. The wind pattern is dominated by the SE trades: ESE (57.3%) and SE (18.7%) together make up over 76% of all observations. Ideal conditions are reported 59% of the time, and with the trades blowing cross-shore, wave quality is consistently high. Rain drops to a minimal 2.40mm/day, air temps cool slightly to 25.0°C, and the ocean is still a warm 28.9°C. This is a golden month for Canggu.
Average Spot conditions at Canggu in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canggu 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 Canggu for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canggu 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 Canggu.