Conditions at Ataka in May
May: The Lull Begins
May is the gateway to the low season. The average swell height drops to just 0.8m (2.6ft) and the period to 5.6 seconds, with the energy increasingly from the N and NNE - not the ideal directions. That said, the W window still contributes 14.7% and NNW 13.2%, but almost all of it is below 1m. Expect small, groveling waves unless a late-season storm sends a pulse.
Winds are moderate and offshore E-ESE-SE-SSE flow is still generous at about 23%, but the lack of swell makes it hard to get excited. The ideal surf window is just 31%. Air temperatures warm to 16.4°C (62°F) and water hits 17.0°C (63°F). Spring suits are comfortable.
Average Spot conditions at Ataka in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ataka 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 Ataka for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ataka 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 Ataka.