Conditions at Hovden in May
May: Early Summer Lull and the 2-3ft Grovel
May slides into the low season as the North Atlantic storm track weakens. Average swell height falls to 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) and period drops to 7.3s, meaning most waves are short-period and underpowered. The swell rose is still dominated by the northern side of the west window - NNW 20.6%, NW 16.0%, W 13.9%, WNW 13.7% - but the energy is concentrated in the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) range. There are occasional 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) days, but they lack the period to really stand up. Wind is a mixed bag: NNE 18.2% offers offshore-friendly flow, but S winds are close behind at 14.4%, and ideal conditions only occur 12% of the time. Water temperature reaches 8.1°C, air averages 8.3°C, and precipitation is lowest at 3.58 mm/day. This is longboard and funboard territory at Hovden - small, clean, and best on a foamie when the spring high settles in.
Average Spot conditions at Hovden in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hovden 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 Hovden for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hovden 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 Hovden.