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Conditions at Oum El Bouir in May
May: The Windswell Regime
By May the North Atlantic storm track has retreated, and Oum El Bouir is under the full influence of the subtropical high. Average swell drops to 4.5ft (1.4m) and period to 8.5s. The swell is dominated by N (31%), NNW (43%), and NNE (18%), with only a small NW component - classic short-period windswell. Wind direction is overwhelmingly offshore NNE (53%), but it is strong, with 20-40kph speeds common. Ideal wind is only 6%. Expect lumpy, sectiony surf with occasional groomed windows when the trades soften. Water temperature is 18.9°C, air averages 19.8°C, and conditions are dry.
Average Spot conditions at Oum El Bouir in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oum El Bouir 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 Oum El Bouir.