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Conditions at Poro Point in May
May: A Glimmer of South Swell
May is the transitional hinge. The average height is still tiny at 0.5m (1.5ft), with a 5.7s period, but the direction spectrum begins to shift: N drops to 19.8% and NNW to 22.8%, while WSW jumps to 14.8%, W 7.4% and SW 6.0% - a clear sign that the SW monsoon is awakening. However, ideal wind is only 8% of the time. Onshore SSE (18.3%), S (12.9%) and SSW (8.9%) winds dominate, making the most of the swell nothing but chop. The water is a warm 30.2°C, air 29.2°C, and precipitation ramps up to 7.89 mm/day as the wet season approaches. For surfers, it's a month of hope - those first pulses of SW energy are real, but they need a heaving offshore wind to be usable.
Average Spot conditions at Poro Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Poro Point 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 Poro Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Poro Point 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 Poro Point.