Conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in May
May: Monsoon Groundswell Brews
May is the month when the Southwest Monsoon gets properly underway, and Gaukendi Bridge starts to see serious size. Average swell height jumps to 1.6m (5-6ft), with an average period of 11.4s, delivering a mix of punchy groundswell and wind-driven sea. The swell direction is more favorable than the dead south months - about 36% of the energy now comes from SSW through W, including 2.1% from the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) range from the SSW. However, the wind pattern is mostly onshore: WSW contributes 21%, W 15%, and SW 16%, while ideal offshore winds are a rare 12%. This means the spot will be frequently sideshore-to-onshore, with lumpy, textured conditions between rains. Water temp remains at 30.0°C, air temps at 28.4°C, and rainfall climbs to 5.71 mm/day. May offers occasional epic windows when the wind swings east, but be prepared to dodge showers and manage the bump.
Average Spot conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge.