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Conditions at Flowrider in May
May: Winter Groundswell Ramp-Up
May marks the beginning of Flowrider's prime season. The average period lengthens to 10.4s and the average swell sits at 1.7m (5.6ft), with a greater portion in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (7-8ft) classes. Swell direction becomes more southerly as S jumps to 21.9% and SSE to 19.0%, while SE 15.6% and E 15.2% remain strong; this mixed E/S energy wraps nicely into the ESE-facing beach. The wind picture flips dramatically: offshore WNW (9.2%) and NW (8.6%) are now prominent, and ideal westerly flow reaches 54% - over triple the summer average. Water temperature cools to 23.8°C, air averages 20.6°C, and rainfall drops to just 0.94mm/day. Expect powerful, clean lines and increasingly consistent barrels on the right tides.
Average Spot conditions at Flowrider in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Flowrider 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 Flowrider for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Flowrider 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 Flowrider.