Conditions at G-Land in May
May: The Engine Roars to Life
May is where G-Land shifts into another gear. Ideal wind reaches 70%, and the trades are locked in from ESE (56.6%), E (18.8%), and SE (13.0%), providing predominantly clean, sideshore-offshore mornings. The average swell height climbs to 2.0m (6.5ft) and period extends to 14.1s-true Southern Ocean groundswell. SSW and S combine for 75.1% of the spectrum, with SSE contributing 11.6%; this is powerful, lined-up energy that unloads on the reef. Rainfall falls to 2.67 mm/day, air temperatures are 26.1°C, and water temperature cools to a crisp 28.3°C. This is the beginning of prime time for serious barrel hunters.
Average Spot conditions at G-Land in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at G-Land 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 G-Land for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at G-Land 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 G-Land.