Conditions at Inside Rights in May
May: Bigger Groundswell Meets a Stronger Trade Wind
Southern Ocean storms are now firing on all cylinders. Average swell height climbs to 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) and the period reaches 14.2s, with nearly 90% of the swell arriving from the S and SSW. Those are serious waves, and the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range accounts for 61% of observations. Yet the wind is turning against the spot: ideal conditions drop to 26%, and ESE (16.6%), SE (24.3%) and SSE (11.8%) combine for more than half of all wind - all bad directions for a south-facing beach. Still, this month marks the true start of size season, and if you can be patient for a wind anomaly, the paychecks are oversized. Dry season is beginning: rainfall plummets to 5.4mm/day, air temps are 28.4°C, water is 29.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Inside Rights in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Inside Rights 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 Inside Rights for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Inside Rights 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 Inside Rights.