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Conditions at Playa Marbella in May
May: Green Season Surge
The transition to the green season accelerates in May as the trades dematerialize (NE share falls to just 9%) and light, variable winds take over, with a distinct southerly sea-breeze pulse in the afternoons. The swell, however, is anything but weak: SSW and SW waves now account for over 95% of all energy, and the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) bracket explodes - nearly 27% of qualifying SSW waves are overhead-plus. Periods remain at the yearly apex (14.2s), making for heavy, powerful, long-period groundswell from South Pacific winter storms. Rain ramps up sharply to 6mm/day, air and water temps both hover near 29-29.5°C (84-85°F). Expect morning glass, afternoon showers and excellent surf if you paddle out early.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Marbella in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Marbella 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 Playa Marbella for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Marbella 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 Playa Marbella.