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Conditions at Manasquan Inlet in May
May: Summer Uptick and the Small Wave Grind
May is when Manasquan begins to slip into summer mode. The average wave height drops to 3ft (1.0m), with the period holding around 7.2s. The swell rose is clearly dominated by SSE, S, SE and ESE, all in the 14-19 percent range; E is also well represented. This is local windswell territory, generated by southern-stream disturbances and the developing Bermuda High. The ideal wind percentage actually rises to 35 percent, with west and northwesterly offshore breezes still available, especially in the morning. Still, with smaller waves and a south/southwest thermal tendency in the afternoons, quality windows are increasingly a dawn patrol affair. Water temperatures reach 12.7°C and air temperatures average 13.8°C, so the spring suit can finally come off and the winter cobwebs get shaken loose.
Average Spot conditions at Manasquan Inlet in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manasquan Inlet 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 Manasquan Inlet for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manasquan Inlet 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 Manasquan Inlet.