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Conditions at Destroyers in May
May: Trade-Wind Swell Takes Over
May marks the transition into the low season. Average swell height eases to 4ft (1.2m) and the average period drops to 8.1s. The swell direction is now rotating toward the east: ENE leads at 42.6%, E follows at 29.8%, and NE contributes 20.1%, while N/NNW energy virtually disappears. For a north-facing spot like Destroyers, this means the waves are smaller, weaker and much more affected by the prevailing E/ESE wind swell. The most common height class is 3-5ft (1-1.5m), with a growing share of 2-3ft (0.5-1m) days.
The wind shifts further into the trades as well: ESE (30.5%), E (25.7%) and SE (18.0%) dominate. The ideal-wind percentage does improve to 42%, but the lack of period and lack of northern direction keep the quality low. Air temperature is 26.2°C, water is 27.0°C, and precipitation increases to 2.50 mm/day as tropical showers become more common.
Average Spot conditions at Destroyers in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Destroyers 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 Destroyers for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Destroyers 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 Destroyers.