Conditions at Perkins in May
May: The Doldrums Arrive
The summer doldrums come early at Perkins. Average height drops to around 2ft (0.6m), average period to 7.9s, and the swell rose becomes overwhelmingly concentrated in E (37.7%), ENE (22.2%), ESE (18.8%) and NE (9.9%). Nearly all of that is 2ft (0.6m) to 3ft (0.9m) and smaller. Offshore wind windows shrink to 11%, with afternoon sea breezes firing most days. Water temps become tropical at 26.0°C, air temps average 25.2°C, and rainfall climbs to 3.35mm/day. This is small, groveling territory, perfect for a longboard if you pick the dawn glass, but not a month where you plan your life around the swell. Only a rogue tropical disturbance can inject real energy.
Average Spot conditions at Perkins in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Perkins 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 Perkins for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Perkins 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 Perkins.