Conditions at Tullan Strand in May
May: Small-but-Rippable Shoulder Season
May continues the slide toward summer but remains a viable month for the flexible surfer. Average swell height drops to around 3ft (0.9m) and the period shortens to 9.6s, meaning the Atlantic pulses arrive with average, punchy energy rather than serious groundswell. The dominant directions are still WNW (26%), NW (20%), NNW (20%) and W (16%), but most waves fall in the small, fun-sized 2-3ft (0.5-1m) category. Offshore wind is ideal 26% of the time, and the lighter spring winds make the east-to-southeast offshore windows easier to find between sea breezes. Water temperature climbs to 11.4°C, air averages 10.2°C, and rainfall is lower at 2.86mm/day. A 4/3 wetsuit, a groveler or longboard, and low expectations are the keys to enjoying Tullan in May.
Average Spot conditions at Tullan Strand in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tullan Strand 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 Tullan Strand for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tullan Strand 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 Tullan Strand.