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Conditions at Taronui Bay in May
May: Westerlies Wake Up
Autumn hits full stride in May as the wind rose rotates to the west. WSW (11.2%), W (9.5%) and SW (9.6%) become the dominant players, while ENE and E slowly fade. The average wave period drops to 9.1s and swell height holds at 1.2m (4ft). The N/NNW/NW fraction jumps to 23.2%, giving the bay more chances to see clean north-origin groundswell. But with onshore NNW/NW winds also increasing (6.5% and 5.3%), it is a mixed bag. When a S/SW change sweeps through after a Tasman Sea low, you get crisp offshore conditions; otherwise it is westerly bump. Water temp drops to 18.1°C, so a 3/2 wetsuit becomes your friend.
Average Spot conditions at Taronui Bay in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taronui Bay 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 Taronui Bay for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taronui Bay 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 Taronui Bay.