Conditions at Hyatt Reef in May
May: The Big Swell Lockout
May is where the season turns ugly for Hyatt Reef. Average surf jumps to 1.9m (6ft) and the period reaches 14.1s, with S and SSW directions splitting about 31% and 45%, plus 11% from SSE. If you judged by swell alone, this would look excellent. But the southeast trades are now in full control: ESE wind blows 57% of the time, SE 19%, and E 15%. Ideal wind is a pitiful 3%. The onshore flow puts a chop on an otherwise heavy, powerful swell, and the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) class is well represented at 29%. The dry season is underway with just 2.4mm/day rain, air temps around 25.0°C, and water temp easing to 28.8°C. Unless you are chasing blown-out waves, this is a month to skip.
Average Spot conditions at Hyatt Reef in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hyatt Reef 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 Hyatt Reef for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hyatt Reef 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 Hyatt Reef.