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Conditions at Pikinini in May
May: Small but Clean Under Full Trade Winds
May is one of the most consistent months for clean conditions. The ideal wind percentage reaches 60%, with E (19.1%) and ESE (19.6%) winds blowing offshore across the west-facing lineup on a regular basis. Swell size is modest: 3ft (0.9m) on average with period easing to 8.8s. The swell direction is weighted heavily to NE (54.5%) and ENE (22.2%), which is not ideal, but the persistent offshore breeze smooths out the surface and makes the most of these short-period waves. Expect fun-sized, rippable 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) surf, warm 29.9C water, and slightly drier trade season air with around 6.8 mm/day of rain. This is a great month for logging long, clean sessions on a groveler or a longboard.
Average Spot conditions at Pikinini in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pikinini 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 Pikinini for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pikinini 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 Pikinini.