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Conditions at Camacho in May
May: Peak Groundswell and Offshore Winds
May is arguably the best month of the year at Camacho. The average swell climbs to 6ft (1.8m), the average period hits 9.8s - the highest of the year - and the S direction becomes the single largest swell source at 19.4%. Combined with SSE at 15.6%, the favored S/SSE window is in full voice. Ideal wind reaches 34%, and NNE winds provide plenty of grooming despite the colder frontal weather. This is when proper S groundswell hits the sandbars with power and length.
Air temperatures cool to 19.9°C, water drops to 20.9°C, and rainfall is moderate at 3.45 mm/day. There is a marked increase in SSW and SW onshore winds, so the window between fronts is everything. When the low moves away and the wind flicks to N/NNW, Camacho offers some of the most memorable waves of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Camacho in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Camacho 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 Camacho for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Camacho 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 Camacho.