Conditions at Green Bowls in May
May: Big Swell, Bad Wind
May is the cruellest month at Green Bowls. The swell jumps to 1.9m (6ft) with a 14.1s period, and the direction is ideal: SSW 45%, S 31% and SSE 11%. This is proper groundswell, with lots of 1.5-2.5m waves. But the southeast monsoon is now fully established; ESE winds blow 57% of the time and SE another 19%, leaving ideal wind at just 6%. The result is powerful but lumpy, wind-affected surf. Strong onshore flow from the Australian high-pressure system makes it difficult to find clean faces. Air temperatures drop slightly to 27.5C, water is 28.7C, and rain is scarce at 2.2mm/day. Bring a board you aren't afraid to ding, or wait for a dawn glass-off.
Average Spot conditions at Green Bowls in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Green Bowls 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 Green Bowls for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Green Bowls 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 Green Bowls.