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Conditions at Manangat in May
May: Monsoon Slump and Growing Chop
May remains small, with average height still around 1.5-2ft (0.5m) and the shortest periods of the year at 5.7s. The swell rose begins to change shape: WSW jumps to 20.9 percent, SW reaches 12.9 percent, but the north lobes are still present with NNW at 18.9 percent. That mix produces a messy, low-energy sea.
The wind regime turns onshore. S and SSW winds combine for 28 percent of the observations while ideal offshore wind days drop to just 10 percent. Rain increases sharply to 6.63mm per day, air temperature sits at 27.4°C, and water temperature climbs to 30.0°C.
The first hints of southwest monsoon swell are there, but the accompanying onshore wind makes it difficult for Manangat to clean up. Expect small, textured, rain-pocked surf, with the occasional ridable window in the early morning before the sea breeze kicks in.
Average Spot conditions at Manangat in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manangat 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 Manangat for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manangat 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 Manangat.