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Bedhuge - surf spot statistics
Bedhuge seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (June - September)
The southwest monsoon takes full control during these months, firing consistent, long-period swell from the SW to W quadrants directly into the island's eastern reefs. With the dominant wind flow shifting to a steady W to WSW offshore breeze, surface conditions turn glassy and clean. Average wave heights hold a solid 1.3m with periods frequently reaching the 6-9s range, delivering punchy, rippable walls. This is the peak window for quality surf at Bedhuge.
Fair Surf Season (April - May & October - November)
During the transitional months, the Indian Ocean juggles between monsoonal regimes. April and May see the northeast monsoon retreat, with winds veering westerly and swell picking up from the SSE to SW – still favorable but less consistent. October and November mimic the opposite transition: the southwest monsoon weakens, and while decent SW-W swell can still sneak in, the window of clean offshore wind shrinks. Expect a mix of fun days interspersed with lulls.
Low Surf Season (December - March)
The northeast monsoon dominates the winter months, driving persistent ENE to E winds that blow directly onshore at Bedhuge. Swell is predominantly from ENE to ESE – directions that wrap poorly onto the east-facing breaks and generate short, choppy waves. Average heights hover around 1.0m with periods under 7s, making for mostly small, messy conditions. Only the occasional pulse of longer-period westerly swell can salvage a session, but such windows are brief and rare.
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Conditions at Bedhuge in May
May: Building Swell, Cleaner Trade Winds
May is a transitional powerhouse: the southwest monsoon strengthens. Offshore winds from WSW (32.5%) and W (27.9%) dominate, keeping surfaces clean 47% of the time. Swell direction shifts further west, with SW (20%) and WSW (12.9%) adding punch. Average height climbs to 1.2m at 6.6s. The primary swell source remains from SSE (20.6%) and S (21.3%), but the increasing westerly component means more direct, lined-up waves at Bedhuge. Good surf becomes frequent.
Average Spot conditions at Bedhuge in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bedhuge 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 Bedhuge for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bedhuge 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 Bedhuge.