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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in May
May: Groundswell Season Arrives
May is where Barra starts to shine. Average swell height climbs to 4.3ft (1.3m) and period jumps to 11.0s - real groundswell. S swell becomes the clear leader at 41.2%, with SSE (26.0%), SE (15.6%) and SSW (9.9%) adding variety. Over 60% of the waves exceed 3ft (1m), and over 27% are 5ft (1.5m) or bigger. Wind is ideal 53% of the time, and with less rain (2.61 mm/day), cooler air (22.2°C) and water temp still comfortable at 23.1°C, the surf quality is on the upswing. Look for early mornings with NW/NNW offshore flow and lined-up S pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca 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 Barra da Tijuca.