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Conditions at Ponta Preta in May
May: The NNE Pump, Losing the Long Period
May points toward the summer low season. Average swell height drops to 1.6m (around 5ft) and the average period falls to 8.4s, pushing the surf into the average, punchy category. The direction mix is almost entirely NNE at 78.7%, with N at 11.1% and NE at 5.7%, so consistency from the north-east trade fetch is high while true west-southwest swell remains absent. Winds are dominated by NNE at 70.2%, with NE a distant 22.3%, and speeds are still mostly 20-40km/h. The ideal wind percentage is low at 5%, a sign that strong winds and shorter-period swell make for more difficult conditions. Water temperatures climb slightly to 23.0°C and it is very dry. Fun rippable waves can be found, but Ponta Preta starts to lose its winter bite.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta Preta in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta.