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Conditions at Blaketown Wedge in May
May: The Sweet Spot Arrives
May is where the magic starts to line up. The average swell climbs to 2.0m (6.5-7ft), and the mean period of 12.1s means the Wedge is receiving clean, high-energy groundswell. Swell direction is a healthy WSW/W mix, with a growing WNW component that can add a bit of variety to the lineup. The real story is the wind: offshore ESE flow appears over 24 percent of the time, and with E and SE contributions, the ideal offshore wind percentage reaches 59 percent - the best of the year so far. Many days are glassy, thanks to autumn highs parking over the South Island. Water temps have dropped to 14.3°C, so a good 4/3 is essential, but you'll quickly forget the chill once those set waves arrive.
Average Spot conditions at Blaketown Wedge in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Blaketown Wedge 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 Blaketown Wedge for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Blaketown Wedge 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 Blaketown Wedge.