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Conditions at Ditch Plains in May
May: Small Southern Swells and Morning Windows
May settles into late-spring patterns at Ditch Plains. The average swell height falls to 3ft (0.9m) and the average period is 6.7s. The wave rose is completely dominated by southern energy: S (20.1%), SSE (15.8%), SSW (14.1%), SE (13.4%) and ESE (12.5%). This is exactly the right direction for the beach, but the reality is that the bulk of the waves are in the 1-3ft (0.5-1m) range, making it small, fun-sized and groveling. The wind pattern turns onshore more often, with SSW (11.2%), SW (14.4%) and WSW (9%) leading; daytime southwest sea breezes are the norm. A cleaner window still exists early in the morning when NW/NNE offshore flow can groom the small swell, and ideal wind hours climb to 14%. Water temperature reaches a more pleasant 11.8°C, air averages 12.3°C and precipitation eases to 2.82mm/day. Expect longboards, grovelers and patience unless a late-season storm sends a larger S/SSW pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Ditch Plains in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ditch Plains 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 Ditch Plains for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ditch Plains 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 Ditch Plains.