Offshore StaysSurf Uluwatu in May
Surfing Uluwatu in May: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 28°C, 2.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
28°C
Sea temperature
28°C
Rain
2.4 mm/day
Wind
19 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.9 m (6 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
2.5 m (8 ft)+
Swell period
14 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in May, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Uluwatu in May
Offshore of Uluwatu, waves in May average 1.9 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.8 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.5 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.
These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.
May in the context of Uluwatu's surf season
Uluwatu's main surf season runs April–October. May is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is May a good month to surf Uluwatu?
- Yes — May falls in Uluwatu's main surf season (April–October).
- How warm is the sea in Uluwatu in May?
- About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Uluwatu in May?
- Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 2.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.