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Conditions at Revolcadero in May
May: Maximum Period and the Most Consistent Size
May is the peak of the long-period spring/summer transition. Average swell height rises to around 4.5ft (1.3m), the average period hits the annual high of 14.2s, and SSW reaches its yearly peak in dominance at 91.8%. It is an incredible directional setup for Revolcadero, and the height distribution follows: around 68% of waves are 3-5ft (1-1.5m), and nearly 24% are 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m), including the first meaningful 6-8ft (2-2.5m) stragglers from stronger southern pulses.
Wind is the trade-off. Ideal conditions drop to 40%, with afternoon W and WSW flow dominating the wind rose (W 24.5%, WSW 22.6%). Rain begins to increase to 1.40mm/day, air temperatures average 27.1°C, and water temperature jumps to 29.1°C. To really enjoy May you need to be in the water early, when the overnight offshore breeze leaves the surface clean and the big-period south swell is breaking with authority.
Average Spot conditions at Revolcadero in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Revolcadero 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 Revolcadero for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Revolcadero 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 Revolcadero.