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Conditions at Stimpy's in May
May: SW Monsoon Approaches, Clean but Small
May is a genuine transition month. Average swell drops to 0.8m (2.6ft) with a 9.1s period. ENE remains dominant (66.7%) and E adds 14.4%, but heights are mostly in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) class, with only about 10% reaching 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft). This is small, groveling surf, but conditions are cleaner than in winter. The wind field begins to swing clockwise: ESE (20.3%), SE (18.1%), SSE (11.2%), and S (4.3%) are common, while offshore W/SW/WSW directions begin to take a more meaningful share. Ideal wind jumps to 19%. Air temperature is 28.3°C, water is 29.4°C, and precipitation is the lowest of the year at 4.9mm/day. Expect mellow, rippable beach-break highs when the afternoon sea breeze stays light.
Average Spot conditions at Stimpy's in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stimpy's 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 Stimpy's for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stimpy's 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 Stimpy's.