Conditions at Baya in May
May: Consistent Groundswell Arrives
May is the first truly consistent month. Average swell height rises to 5-6ft (1.6m), period hits 14.0s, and ideal wind is a healthy 69 percent. Energy is split almost evenly between S at 47 percent and SSW at 46 percent, with a small SSE contribution of 4 percent; true SW is only 2 percent. The long 14s period allows the south-southwesterly component to push efficiently into the west-southwest-facing coast. Winds are locked into the ESE/SE/SSE trades at 63 percent combined, giving Baya clean, groomed surfaces for much of the month. Rainfall falls to 5.76 mm/day, air temp is 26.6°C, and water temp is 29.4°C. This is the beginning of the real season.
Average Spot conditions at Baya in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baya 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 Baya for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baya 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 Baya.