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G-Land seasonal overview

G-Land is a world-class left-hand reef break with incredibly consistent swell year-round, but the best conditions for surfers are typically from April through October. During these months, the spot benefits from a near-constant ground swell (97-100% frequency), minimal wind swell interference, and manageable wind conditions. The peak swell season runs from May to September, with the largest waves averaging 2.0-2.3 meters, offering powerful, clean walls ideal for advanced surfers. April and October are excellent transitional months with strong consistency, slightly smaller waves (1.7-2.0m), and notably better wind conditions, with favorable offshore winds occurring 57-61% of the time. The winter months (November-March) still see solid swell, but onshore winds dominate (60-84% bad wind conditions), making sessions less reliable. March and November can still produce good sessions when winds cooperate, though swell size drops slightly to around 1.7m. For the most epic, well-shaped barrels with minimal wind interference, the prime window is generally June through August, when the swell peaks in size and consistency—though crowds can be heavier. If you prioritize cleaner conditions with slightly smaller but still powerful waves, April-May and September-October are the sweet spots.

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Conditions at G-Land in May

May at G-Land offers solid surfing conditions with an average swell height of 2.0m and a strong period of 14.7s, ensuring powerful and well-formed waves. The swell is predominantly from the SSW (48.3% of waves between 1.5-2.5m), SW (31.3% in the same range), and S directions, delivering consistent, head-high to overhead surf. The longer period enhances wave quality, making it ideal for experienced surfers. Wind conditions are favorable 53% of the time, with the most common issue being E to ESE winds (10-30kph in 52.4% of cases), which can create cross-onshore effects. However, light winds from the SSW to SW (under 20kph) occur 25.5% of the time, providing cleaner conditions. Overall, May is a reliable month for good waves, though wind variations require timing sessions around lighter offshore or glassy periods.

Average Spot conditions at G-Land in May

Swell history for May

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Wind history for May

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Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at G-Land 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 G-Land for your next trip in May.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at G-Land 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 G-Land.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size