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Conditions at Blacks Beach in May
May: The Ocean Warms, But So Does the Wind
May is the doorway to summer, and for surfers at Blacks Beach that means a diminishing wave quality. The average swell height is still 1.1m (3.6ft), and the period is a long 13.5s, but the swell direction has rotated firmly into the southwest quadrant: WSW (39.5 percent), SW (30.3 percent) and SSW (7.8 percent) together dominate. These southern hemi swells are less efficient at this west-facing break, often arriving as soft, irregular lines. Wind is the real limiting factor. Ideal offshore flow plummets to just 8 percent, with onshore W (25.9 percent) and WSW (25.0 percent) blowing directly into the beach nearly every afternoon. Water temps climb to 16.2°C (61°F), air temps average 16.5°C (62°F), and rain is scarce at 0.26 mm/day. For the dedicated, early morning high-tide sessions can still produce fun, rippable waves before the seabreeze turns things messy.
Average Spot conditions at Blacks Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Blacks 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 Blacks Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Blacks 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 Blacks Beach.