Conditions at Wedge in May
May: The South Swell Engine Fires
May marks the true beginning of the Wedge's prime season. The average swell height is 1.7m (5.6ft), but the average period jumps to 10.4s, and the wind finally aligns: ideal wind time hits 53%. The wind rose shows a dramatic shift - the SW/W/WNW quadrant totals 28.4%, while the onshore NE/ENE winds shrink to 17.4%. S swell is now the dominant energy (21.9%), followed by SSE (19.0%), with E (15.2%) and ESE (12.9%) still adding tropical juice. The Wedge bank starts to groom pulses of long-period south swell, producing hollow, rippable waves. Water temp has cooled to 23.7°C, air averages 22.2°C, and rainfall dries up to just 1.33mm/day - pack the boardshorts with a spring suit.
Average Spot conditions at Wedge in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wedge 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 Wedge.