Conditions at Santa Agostino in May
May: Small Summer Swell
May is where the low season takes hold. Average swell height drops to 0.5m (1.6ft) with a short 4.6s period. The dominant swell is still from the W (34.2%) and WSW (17.6%), but almost all of it is below 0.5m or between 0.5-1m, leaving the beach with grovelly, underpowered waves. The wind regime shifts towards lighter easterly flow, but the ideal offshore percentage falls to just 13%. Air temps warm to 18.7°C, water reaches 18.9°C, and precipitation drops to 1.32 mm/day. Summer is approaching - bring the funboard or a good book.
Average Spot conditions at Santa Agostino in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santa Agostino 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 Santa Agostino for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santa Agostino 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 Santa Agostino.