Conditions at Turtles in May
May: Peak Offshore Wind and Building South Swell
May brings the highest percentage of ideal surfing conditions of the entire year at 82 percent. The southeast trades are locked in, blowing from ESE (38.8 percent) and SE (25.7 percent) with enough consistency to keep Turtles glassy. Swell size jumps to an average of 1.9m (6.2ft) and the period reaches 13.9s - a serious, long-period groundswell regime. The swell is a mix of S (43.7 percent) and SSW (36.0 percent), with a solid SSE contribution (12.0 percent). While there is less SW/WNW in the mix than the theoretical optimum, the long period and clean wind make these waves wrap and stand up nicely. Rain eases to 6.63 mm/day and air temps hover near 27.9°C with water at 29.3°C. This is the sweet spot: dawn patrol sessions, hollow walls, and very few blown-out days.
Average Spot conditions at Turtles in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Turtles 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 Turtles for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Turtles 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 Turtles.