Conditions at Saltstein in May
May: The Summer Fade Begins
May marks the start of the low season at Saltstein. Average swell drops to 0.7m (2-3ft), the average period bottoms out at 4.6s, and the wave action is dominated by short-period local windswell. The directional distribution still shows plenty of SW and WSW energy-collectively about 40% of the total-but most of it is under one metre, making for soft, drifty, marginal waves. Onshore S and SSW winds are a problem, totalling over 21% alone, and ideal offshore wind drops to 15%. The saving grace is milder weather: air temperatures average 10.7°C, water temperatures reach 10.4°C, and the longer daylight hours make waiting for a dawn north wind session more enjoyable. Just don't expect much size.
Average Spot conditions at Saltstein in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltstein 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 Saltstein for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltstein 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 Saltstein.