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Conditions at Rockaway Beach in May
May: Spring Windswell and Warmer Water
May signals the true seasonal shift. Average height settles at 1.0m (3.3ft) with a 7.2s period, and although SSE (18.7%), S (18.3%), SE (15.9%), E (15.4%) and ESE (14.0%) dominate the swell rose, most of that energy is soft, short-period windswell in the 0.5-1m (1.5-3ft) range. Wind is no longer dominated by the offshore quadrants: SSW (9.4%) and S (9.5%) become the most common directions, with SW (7.5%) and SSE (7.7%) also onshore or sideshore. Ideal conditions at 27% require a cold front or developing coastal low to swing winds into the N/NW sector. Air temps reach 14.1°C and water temp climbs to 13.1°C (56°F), making spring wetsuits still standard.
Average Spot conditions at Rockaway Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach.