Conditions at T-Land in May
May: The Trade Wind Machine Turns On
May is the first full month of the southeast monsoon. The average swell rises to 4ft (1.3m) with a 12.2s period, and the swell directions shift firmly to the south: ESE (13.5 percent), SE (22.4 percent), SSE (16.7 percent), S (14.7 percent), SSW (16.6 percent) and SW (15.3 percent). A large 60.4 percent of the waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with another 22.7 percent at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m). The wind is offshore from the E/ESE but strong, with E at 34.3 percent and ESE at 49.2 percent, often blowing 20-40kph. Ideal windows drop to 28 percent, so expect power and surface texture in equal measure. Rain is minimal at 1.12 mm/day, and water temperature cools to 28.5°C. The best sessions come when the trades ease below 20kph.
Average Spot conditions at T-Land in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at T-Land 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 T-Land for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at T-Land 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 T-Land.