Conditions at Kuta Beach in May
May: Southern Ocean Groundswell Ramps Up
May signals a serious step up in size. The average swell height climbs to 6ft (1.9m) and the interval reaches 14.1s, a classic long-period groundswell signature. S and SSW swells combine for more than 75% of the energy, and the percentage of waves in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range grows noticeably. Winds are in full dry-season rhythm: ESE blows 57.3% of the time and SE adds 18.7%, keeping Kuta clean and groomed. Ideal wind sits at 68%, rainfall plummets to 2.40mm/day, and water temp cools slightly to 28.8°C. This is the month when the lineup starts to feel powerful, with consistent, rippable waves and less afternoon chop than the early-season months.
Average Spot conditions at Kuta Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kuta Beach 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 Kuta Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kuta Beach 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 Kuta Beach.