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Conditions at Playa Linda in May
May: Big SSW Ground Swell, Missing Direction
Southern hemisphere winter storms are now firing on all cylinders, and May produces the biggest average wave height so far: 5ft (1.4m) with a year-best period of 14.2 seconds. Yet the energy is overwhelmingly SSW - 85.0% of the swell spectrum, with only 10.7% SW and a trace of WSW. This is the classic situation where the ocean looks powerful but the beach doesn't see the full benefit; the SSW lines are walled and side-angled. Wind conditions remain marginal, with ideal offshore flow at just 21% and frequent onshore WSW (20.1%) and SW (16.9%) winds in the 10-20kph range. Air temps climb to 27.6°C, water to 28.9°C, and the wet season begins to stir with 0.88mm/day of rain. On the rare day when the angle tilts west and the morning breeze is offshore, May can deliver surprising quality.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Linda in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Linda 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 Playa Linda for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Linda 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 Playa Linda.