Conditions at La Chiesa in May
May: Downslide and Small Offshore Cape
May marks the onset of the Mediterranean summer, with average swell falling to 0.6m (2ft) and period to 4.8s. The swell rose is now overwhelmingly W (26.2%) and WSW (15.8%) - not the ideal directions for a south-facing spot. The southern quadrant (S, SSW, SSE, SE) totals about 27%, but much of it is in the ≤1m range. Ideal wind percentages drop to 17%; the typical day is light NE-E in the morning then building W or W-NW in the afternoon. Water temp is 18.6°C and air 18.3°C; spring warmth brings more unstable thermal winds. There are fun morning sessions if you can find the scattered SE/SSE swell - but don't expect much size.
Average Spot conditions at La Chiesa in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Chiesa 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 Chiesa for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Chiesa 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 Chiesa.