Conditions at The Wall in May
May: Swell Fades And Westerlies Take Hold
May marks the onset of the summer doldrums at The Wall. Average swell height drops to 5.6ft (1.7m) and period to 10.2 seconds. While SW and WSW swells still dominate the direction spectrum, a large share of the waves are in the 0.5-1.5m range-fun-sized at best. The wind pattern begins to turn against the spot: WNW and NW winds become more prominent, and ideal offshore flow falls to just 40%. Water temps are 8.1°C and air reaches 7.9°C, but the quality is inconsistent. Look for dawn patrol windows when a lingering high-pressure wedge sets up an E or NE wind.
Average Spot conditions at The Wall in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wall 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 The Wall for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wall 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 The Wall.