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Conditions at La Ticla in May
May: Maximum Swell, Minimum Wind Reliability
May is the classic tease at La Ticla. The average swell is still 1.4m (4-5ft) and the period stretches to 14.2s - arguably the best long-period stats of the year. SSW swell becomes a powerhouse, delivering 68.4% of the wave spectrum, and there's a serious slab of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) plus a couple percent of 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) range. But the wind gods are not cooperating. Ideal wind percentages crash to 37%, the lowest of the year, as WSW and W winds build in the afternoons. The wet season is still mostly asleep (0.36 mm/day), water temps have warmed to 27.6°C (82°F), and the air sits at 26.7°C (80°F). Early mornings are the play - be in the water at dawn, because the afternoon seabreeze will turn the lineup to mush.
Average Spot conditions at La Ticla in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Ticla 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 Ticla for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Ticla 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 Ticla.