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Conditions at La Bocana in May
May: Maximum Size, Maximum Patience Required
May statistically delivers the biggest waves of the year at La Bocana. The average swell hits 4.5ft (1.4m) with a long 14.2s period, and SSW groundswell is absolutely dominant at 87.5% of the energy. Size is not the issue - 20.3% of waves break in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and almost 2% push toward 8ft (2.5m). The challenge is the wind: ideal conditions drop to 52%, the lowest of the year, as the ITCZ slides north and the trade winds weaken. Nearly 29% of the wind blows from the onshore SE-to-SW quadrant, and daily rainfall jumps to 5.26mm/day. The ocean is a bath-like 30.2°C. When the wind does align, you'll have capital-size surf almost to yourself.
Average Spot conditions at La Bocana in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Bocana 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 Bocana for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Bocana 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 Bocana.