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Conditions at Mavericks in May
May: Summer Slop and Marginal Windows
May marks the onset of the low season at Mavericks. The average swell drops to 5ft (1.6m) and the period shortens to 10.7s, stripping away the power that makes this break exceptional. WNW swells are dominant at 61%, with W at 24%, and WSW at 8%. Offshore airflow is practically absent - ideal wind only 7% of the time - as a persistent WNW/NW flow dominates the wind rose. Water temp 11.2°C, air 12.8°C, precipitation 0.63 mm/day. Any clean session will be a gift; most days the combination of smaller swell and onshore wind keeps Mavericks quiet in the summer slop.
Average Spot conditions at Mavericks in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mavericks 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 Mavericks for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mavericks 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 Mavericks.