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Conditions at Cloud 9 in May
May: Clean Glass, Small Waves
May is the classic small-and-glassy crossover. The southwest monsoon is beginning to build, and ideal offshore and cross-offshore wind jumps to 32%. The swell, however, has faded: average height is 2-3ft (0.8m) with a period of 9.1s, and a full 55% of the swell table is ENE wave energy in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. E and NE add another 28%, but very few sets push past 3ft. What Cloud 9 lacks in size, it makes up for in texture-the wind fields are lighter, the surface is often silky, and a longboard or groveler will get plenty of work. This is the month where you trade power for cleanliness. Expect air temperatures around 28.3°C, water at 29.4°C, and precipitation at a seasonal low of 4.9mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Cloud 9 in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cloud 9 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 Cloud 9 for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cloud 9 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 Cloud 9.