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Conditions at Sassandra in May
May: Bigger South Swell Meets the Monsoon
May marks the beginning of the trade-off. Average swell height jumps to 1.5m (5ft) and the period reaches 12.2s, with 86.2% of all observed swell coming from the S. Within that, nearly 29% arrives in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class and 1.5% reaches 2-2.5m (6-8ft). This is serious, punchy South Atlantic energy. However, ideal wind drops to 47%, rainfall more than doubles to 7.34mm/day, and the wind rose begins to favor S/SSW flow. Days with a W/NW offshore wind will be worth cancelling plans for; the rest of the time you will be fighting onshore texture.
Average Spot conditions at Sassandra in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sassandra 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 Sassandra for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sassandra 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 Sassandra.