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Conditions at La Puntilla in May
May: Summer Windswell Takes Over
May is where the low season begins. Average swell height slides to around 4ft (1.2m) and the average period shortens to 8.1s, signalling a shift from groundswell to trade-wind swell. ENE (43%) and E (30%) dominate the wave rose, with NE still supplying 20% of the mix. Most of the energy sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) category, ideal in size if the surface were clean, but the wind story is poor. ESE winds lead at 33% and E winds at 29%, meaning an almost constant side-onshore flow at 10-20kph. The wind is ideal for surfing 11% of the time, but that is mostly thanks to lighter airs rather than true offshore events. May is a month for small-wave equipment and patience. Water temps warm to 26.9°C, air averages 26.2°C, and rainfall increases to 2.50 mm/day as the wet season approaches.
Average Spot conditions at La Puntilla in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Puntilla 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 La Puntilla for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Puntilla 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 La Puntilla.