Conditions at Ninjas/Piddlies in May
May: Southern Swell Takes Over
May marks a real shift into the southwest monsoon. Onshore easterly winds become scarce - the wind distribution is dominated by WSW (32.1%), W (35%) and WNW (15.3%), which is offshore and generally clean, with ideal wind at 43%. But the swell window points the wrong way for this east-facing reef. The tables show zero incoming swell from ENE/E/ESE and only 2.6% from SE; instead, WSW (22.9%), W (15.8%), SW (16.6%), SSW (13%) and S (11.9%) make up most of the energy. That is west/southwest swell hitting the opposite side of the island complex, leaving Ninjas/Piddlies shadowed and inconsistent. The averages of 1.1m (3.6ft) and 7.5s period are misleading at this spot. Rain increases to 6.42mm/day, air temp is 28.5°C, water temp is 29.9°C. If you want clean solitude, it's there - but don't expect the bank to be firing.
Average Spot conditions at Ninjas/Piddlies in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ninjas/Piddlies 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 Ninjas/Piddlies for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ninjas/Piddlies 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 Ninjas/Piddlies.