Conditions at Cocal in May
May: Rainy Season Power Swells
May is where Cocal starts to really light up. The average swell height jumps to 1.4m (4.5ft) and period reaches 14.2s, the strongest of the year. SSW accounts for 87.5% of the wave energy, with 60.8% in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and a serious 20.3% in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) range, plus 1.9% over 2m (6ft+). But the wet season has arrived: rainfall climbs to 5.26mm/day, water temp sits at 30.2°C, and ideal wind drops to 45%. Expect pumping south groundswell with onshore afternoons; you will need to work around the wind to score Cocal at its best.
Average Spot conditions at Cocal in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cocal 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 Cocal for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cocal 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 Cocal.