Conditions at Lances Right in May
May: The Monsoon Flip
May is where Lances Right gets tricky. The ocean itself is full of energy: average swell height rises to 0.9m (3ft), the period jumps to 13.4s, and the wave rose shows a massive 60.5% of swell from the SSW, with sizeable 3-5ft (1-1.5m) contributions from both SSW and SW. But the wind is no longer consistently on your side. Ideal conditions drop to 43%, as the southeast trades begin to eat into the daily wind pattern. SE wind reaches 14.5% and ESE reaches 9.5%, producing increasing afternoon sea breeze and chop. The early mornings can be world-class, but by midday the surface quality collapses. Rain averages 6.1mm/day, water is a balmy 30.1°C, and you'll want to be greedy with those dawn glass-off windows.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Right in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Right 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 Lances Right for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Right 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 Lances Right.