Conditions at Yin Yang in May
May: Southwest Monsoon Energy Builds
May is a lively month as the southwest monsoon locks in. Average swell height lifts to 1.2m (4ft), and the period holds at 6.6s. Swell directions are dominated by S (21.3%), SSW (20.7%), SSE (20.6%) and SW (20.0%), with a solid 12.9% from the WSW. The percentage of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves is much higher now, and some 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets start to appear, especially from the SSW and SW. Wind remains offshore in character, with WSW at 31.8% and W at 26.6%, but the flow is stronger and gustier. The ideal-wind share drops to 45% because many of those westerly breezes blow 20-40kph, which can flatten or bump the faces. Still, May offers some of the best combinations of size and cleanliness of the transition.
Average Spot conditions at Yin Yang in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yin Yang 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 Yin Yang for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yin Yang 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 Yin Yang.