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Conditions at Westbrook in May
May: Winter Swell Engine Cranked Up
May is the first month that fully delivers. Ideal wind jumps to 48%, average period extends to 10.4s, and the swell height holds at a solid 5-6ft (1.7m). The wave rose shifts south: S 21.9%, SSE 19.0%, SE 15.6%, E 15.2% and ESE 12.9%. These are real groundswells - cold fronts sweeping south of the continent send long-period energy up the coast, and the SSE/SE component is ideal for Westbrook. Wind is the key change. The W/WNW/NW/NNW quadrant combines for 24.8% of observations, and the earlier NE/ENE trade flow weakens. You get classic winter conditions: offshore west winds in the morning, groomed faces, and 3-6ft (1-2m) waves breaking with proper push, plus occasional bigger bombs on the stand-out sets. Water temp drops to 23.4°C, air 20.6°C, and rainfall is only 0.94 mm/day - the dry season is locked in.
Average Spot conditions at Westbrook in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Westbrook 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 Westbrook for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Westbrook 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 Westbrook.