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Conditions at Flagler Beach in May
May: Grovels and Early Tropical Flickers
May is where summer's holding pattern starts to set in. Average swell height is down to 0.6m (2ft), period shortens to 7.8s, and ideal wind plummets to 13%. E swell dominates at 31.2%, with ESE very close at 28.9%; ENE accounts for 16.1% and NE just 8.8%. The wind rose shows E (12.3%), ESE (12.1%), SE (9.5%), and ENE (9.0%) as the top directions - all onshore or cross-onshore for this ENE-facing beach. The good news is that occasional late-season cold fronts can still swing winds into the SW-W, and by late May the first tropical waves may roll through the Bahamas, adding long-period E-ENE energy. Water temp climbs to 25.5°C (78°F), so boardshorts are fine. For the most part, you will be riding small, wind-affected waves in the 1-2ft (0.3-0.6m) range unless the tropics wake up.
Average Spot conditions at Flagler Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Flagler 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 Flagler Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Flagler 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 Flagler Beach.