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Conditions at Salina Cruz in May
May: Peak Southern-Hemisphere Swell
May is the beginning of the true peak season for S/SSW groundswell. The SSW direction accounts for a massive 63.9% of the swell distribution, with S adding another 17.0%, while the average period reaches its yearly maximum at 13.6s. Average height is 1.4m (4.5-5ft), but these are long, clean, powerful lines. Ideal wind sits at 34%, with winds split between S at 26.8% and the NNE-NNW block near 38.8%. The wet season starts to show its face with 2.31mm/day of rainfall, and water temperature is warm at 30.1°C. Light morning offshores are the best bet to keep the surface clean.
Average Spot conditions at Salina Cruz in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz.