Conditions at Mikado in May
May: The Southwest Monsoon Starts to Deliver
May is when the southwest monsoon starts to deliver serious size. Average wave height jumps to 1.4m (4.6ft), period runs a solid 11.0 seconds, and the wind distribution is heavily weighted to the WSW/W/WNW offshore sector. The wave rose shows 0% from the ideal eastern swell window; S (18.7%), SSW (28.4%), SW (27.2%), and WSW (19.5%) swells are the main players. That means Mikado is now dependent on long-period southern-hemisphere groundswell wrapping around the reef, with the cleanest conditions early as the developing monsoon breeze adds texture by midday. Ideal wind is 44%, so not every day is perfect, but when it comes together the waves are rippable, solid 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) peaks. Air 28.4°C, water 29.6°C, rain 6.63mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mikado in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mikado 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 Mikado for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mikado 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 Mikado.