Conditions at Scar Reef in May
May: The Dry Season Gold Rush Begins
May is the gateway to the best stretch of the year. Ideal wind peaks at 89 percent, precipitation plummets to 2.09mm/day, and the average swell height pushes up to 5ft (1.5m) with a powerful 14.2s period. The dominant wind is now SSE (36.5%) and SE (25.3%), producing a clean, offshore texture at Scar Reef. Swell remains SSW-heavy (66.5%) with a secondary S component (24.1%), and a notable 5.0% of the month reaches 6-8ft (2-2.5m). While the direction still isn't perfect, the combination of long-period energy and smooth offshore wind creates some excellent, rippable reef waves. Water temp is 29.2°C and air temp 26.0°C - warm but not stifling, making May a great month for long sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Scar Reef in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef.