Conditions at Medewi in May
May: Swell Increases, Trade Winds Rev Up
May announces the arrival of stronger Southern Ocean groundswell. Average wave height climbs to 1.2m (4ft), average period to 13.9s, and the direction becomes a healthy S/SSW mix: roughly 43 percent S, 43 percent SSW, and 14 percent SSE. Around 83 percent of the waves fall in the solid 3-6.5ft (1-2m) range, with a few sneaking over 2m. The downside is the southeast trade wind machine: ESE and SE winds combine for nearly 80 percent of the wind distribution. Yet 31 percent of the time is still rated ideal. Chase the morning land breeze and you can find clean, long-period lines outside the trade wind chop. Air temperature averages 25.0C, water drops slightly to 28.9C, and precipitation falls to just 2.4mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Medewi in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Medewi 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 Medewi for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Medewi 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 Medewi.