Conditions at Panaitan Rights in May
May: Swell Jumps, So Does the Onshore Wind
May is where the southeast monsoon becomes a problem. Average swell height rises to 1.7m (5-6ft) and period bumps up to 14.2s, delivering long-period energy from the SSW (61.5%) and S (27.4%). But the wind is now predominantly from the SE (24.3%), ESE (16.6%) and SSE (11.8%), putting this southeast-facing setup almost permanently onshore. Ideal wind percentages crash to 14%. The strong, long-period swells become lumpy, wind-blown walls with occasional clean windows at dawn. Water temps peak at 29.7°C, air temps reach 28.4°C, and rainfall continues to drop to 5.43mm/day. If you're chasing size, it's here; if you're chasing condition, wait.
Average Spot conditions at Panaitan Rights in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panaitan 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 Panaitan Rights for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panaitan 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 Panaitan Rights.