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Conditions at Salt Creek Beach in May
May: The Summer Slump Begins
May signals the start of the low season at Salt Creek. The average swell height is still a respectable 3.3ft (1.0m), and the period remains long at 13.7s, but the wind turns decisively onshore. Ideal offshore flow drops to just 21%, with WSW (17%), W (15%), SW (13%) and SSW (10%) dominating the wind rose.
The swell direction stays favorable - SW (33%), WSW (38%), W (17%) and SSW (12%) - but most waves fall in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with only a scattering of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets. Early low tides and light morning winds offer the only real windows. Rain drops to 0.27 mm/day, air temps rise to 17.1°C, and water temps warm to 15.5°C. It's grovel territory unless the long-period south swell lines up perfectly.
Average Spot conditions at Salt Creek Beach in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Beach for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Beach.