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Conditions at Punta Chipehua in May
May: Peak Offshore Winds and Southern-Hemisphere Swell
May is the statistical peak of the offshore-wind season, with 50% ideal surfing winds and an average swell period of 14.1s-the longest of the year. The wave rose is dominated by S/SSW swells (91% combined from those directions), and while much of this energy is directed off the optimal NE/ENE zone, the long period helps it wrap impressively around the point. You have to be picky about swell angle, but when a 14-second S/SW groundswell meets a WSW offshore wind, Punta Chipehua turns into a playful, racetrack point. Average wave heights stay around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), although 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) sets appear in the SSW data. The wet season is starting: May averages 1.65 mm/day of rain and water temps reach a warm 30.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Chipehua in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Chipehua 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 Punta Chipehua for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Chipehua 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 Punta Chipehua.