Conditions at Wabasso in May
May: Summer Windswell Fade
May is a slide into the Florida summer pattern. The average swell height drops to 0.7m (2.3ft), the period settles at 7.9s, and ideal offshore wind only appears 17% of the time. East and ESE swells dominate - E at 37.7%, ENE 22.2%, ESE 18.8% - but the heights are mostly in the 0.5-1m range, meaning grovelers and fun-sized logs are the norm. The wind rose tells the story: E (14.6%) and ESE (14.6%) lead, with ENE (11.7%) and SE (10.1%) close behind, so onshore/sideshore conditions are persistent. Water temp climbs to 26.1°C and air averages 25.2°C, but the surf is largely soft and lumpy. Only an early-season breeze or a lingering north swell will give you anything worth paddling for.
Average Spot conditions at Wabasso in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wabasso 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 Wabasso for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wabasso 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 Wabasso.