Conditions at Cabo Ledo in May
May: The Southern Ocean Turns On
May is when the Southern Ocean really wakes up. Average swell heights jump to 4ft (1.3m) with a solid 12.7-second period. SSW and SW groundswell account for all of the incoming energy, and the mix now tilts more toward a dominant SW component at 58 percent. Nearly 20 percent of the wave spectrum sits in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range, giving Cabo Ledo its first proper taste of the winter season.
Offshore winds remain reliable at 70 percent, with S/SSW/SW/WSW breezes in the 10-20kph range. Water temperature drops to 24.9°C, so a spring suit or light wetsuit becomes the call, and rainfall becomes much less frequent. This is the gateway month to the peak season, offering more power, more consistency and still-warm air.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo Ledo in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo.