Conditions at One Palm Point in May
May: Peak Clean Lining
May is arguably the best month of the year at One Palm Point. Average swell increases to 5-6ft (1.7m), period reaches 14.2s, and ideal-wind frequency peaks at 60%. The wave rose shows SSW at 61.5% and S at 27.4%, with 47% of waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and another 14% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range. These are long-period Southern Ocean pulses with real power. The trade winds are on the increase, with SE becoming the dominant wind direction, but the offshore S/SSW/SW/WSW windows are frequent enough to keep the point clean, especially early and late in the day. Rainfall drops to 5.4mm/day, air temps sit near 28.4°C, and water temp holds at 29.6°C. Expect consistent, hollow, rippable surf.
Average Spot conditions at One Palm Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point.