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Conditions at North Beach in May
May: The Window Opens
May is the start of the high season for North Beach. The average period jumps to 10.4s, and the model calls 54% of the month ideal for surfing - a massive improvement over the summer months. Swell direction is dominated by S (21.9%) and SSE (19.0%), with SE at 15.6%, meaning the Southern Ocean is now driving the energy. The E/ESE/ENE window is 35.7%, but the longer period makes the south/east swells wrap and push through with more power. Wind patterns shift dramatically: the NE wind weakens to 11.1%, while WNW (9.2%), NW (8.6%), SW (8.8%) and W (5.2%) create clean offshore and cross-offshore conditions, especially in the mornings. Water is 23.7°C, air temps are 22.2°C with just 1.33mm/day of rain. This is where the season really charges up.
Average Spot conditions at North Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North Beach 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 North Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North Beach 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 North Beach.