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Conditions at Port Orford in May
May: Offshore Winds and Rippable Small Waves
May brings the summer wind pattern online. Average swell height eases to 5-6ft (1.7m) and period comes down to 10.7s, slipping into the average/rideable category. The wave rose is still topped by WNW (29.7%) and W (21.4%), but NW (20.9%) and NNW (7.4%) are also prominent. The SSW, SW, and WSW sectors together account for roughly 14% of the observations, which is the best southern mix of the year. Winds are firmly from the north: NNW leads at 29.0%, N at 15.5%, and the ideal offshore surf time reaches 44%-the highest of the year. This makes May a favorite for clean, rippable conditions. Rain is a non-factor at 2.29mm/day, air temps are mild at 11.1°C (min 3.4°C, max 24.0°C), and water temperature is 11.5°C.
Average Spot conditions at Port Orford in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Port Orford 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 Port Orford for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Port Orford 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 Port Orford.