Conditions at Beacons in May
May: Big Swell, Onshore Walls
The SW monsoon now has a firm grip. Beacons sees an average swell of 5ft (1.5m) with an 11.4s period, and the direction is superb - 91% from SSE, S, SSW and SW. The size distribution is serious, with large chunks in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and a growing number of 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) sets. However, ideal wind plummets to just 9%, the lowest of the year. The wind rose is dominated by WSW, W and SW, meaning persistent onshore sideshore flow. The reef turns bumpy and sectiony, and despite the energy, quality is hard to find. Water temperature remains warm at 30.0°C, air averages 28.4°C, and rainfall rises to 5.89 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.