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Conditions at Pleasure Point in May
May: The Lull Starts to Whisper
May sees Pleasure Point sliding into the pre-summer groove. Average swell height drops to 6ft (1.8m) with an 11.3-second period, still powerful but no longer pumping on a daily basis. WNW dominates harder than ever at 54.3 percent, with W at 22.4 percent. WSW increases to 8.7 percent, but the majority of the energy is now in the fun-to-solid 3-6ft (1-1.8m) range rather than the heavy 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) band. The percentage of 6-8ft (2-2.5m) waves shrinks, and overhead juice is far less common.
The wind regime becomes increasingly favorable. Ideal offshore flow averages 74 percent, with WNW (30.9) and NW (20.1) leading the way and most afternoon sea-breezes staying light. Rain fades to just 0.59 mm/day, air temperatures reach 13.9°C, and the water remains cold at 11.4°C as upwelling persists. The long-period winter groundswell is fading, but May delivers clean, rippable conditions, perfect for a high-performance shortboard when the sets roll through.
Average Spot conditions at Pleasure Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pleasure Point 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 Pleasure Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pleasure Point 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 Pleasure Point.