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Conditions at Playa Tamarindo in May
May: Long-Period South Swell and Lighter Trades
Southern hemisphere energy is now in full force: SSW accounts for 72.9 percent of the swell rose, with SW at 15.4 and S at 8.7. The average period of 14.1s is impressive, but the direction is not ideal for the beach's WNW exposure. Average surf height remains 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), so there is still push behind the lines. Wind conditions are more mixed but still favorable, with ENE, NE, E, ESE, and SE all present, and the ideal-wind share is 67. Rain increases sharply to 5.91mm/day, air temperatures average 28.7°C, and water temperatures become bathwater-like at 29.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Tamarindo in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.