Conditions at Dreamland in May
May: Southern Ocean Swell Machine
May is when the Southern Ocean starts to flex. Average swell rises to 1.9m (6-7ft) with a 14.1s period, and the direction shifts further south: S 31.0%, SSW 44.8%, and SSE 11.4%. The 2-2.5m class becomes significant, with 9.0% from S and 16.0% from SSW. Wind is almost always from an offshore angle: ESE leads at 55.4%, followed by E 17.5% and SE 17.1%, though the ESE often blows 20-30kph and can put a bump on the surface. Ideal conditions sit at 61%. Rainfall drops to 2.22 mm/day, air temps are 27.5°C, and water temp cools slightly to 28.8°C. Expect strong, heavy, rippable surf, best on lighter wind days.
Average Spot conditions at Dreamland in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dreamland 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 Dreamland for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dreamland 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 Dreamland.