Conditions at Honky's in May
May: Southwest Monsoon Arrives
The southwest monsoon kicks in and suddenly Honky's has the right swell direction. WSW takes over at 22.9 percent, followed by SW (16.6 percent), W (15.8 percent), SSW (13.0 percent) and S (11.9 percent), putting the favorable S/SSW/SW/WSW sector well above 60 percent. Average wave height rises to 3-4ft (1.1m), with a sizable 3-5ft (1-1.5m) component from WSW and SW. However, the wind ideal percentage drops to 36 percent as W (35.0 percent) and WSW (32.1 percent) onshore winds mush up the surface. Water temp is 29.9°C and rainfall jumps to 6.42 mm/day. The swell is here, but you'll need to pick your tides and winds carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Honky's in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Honky's 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 Honky's for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Honky's 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 Honky's.