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Conditions at Puerto Sandino in May
May: Prime Time - Southern Hemi Groundswell Peaks
May is one of the best months of the year. Average size pushes to 4.3ft (1.3m) and the period peaks at 14.3 seconds. The directional focus is almost exactly what the beach wants: SSW 78.2%, S 11.7%, SW 6.5%. The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class is massive, and nearly 16% of waves fall into the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, with a few 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) outliers. Ideal wind is 57%; ENE and E trades are a little less aggressive than winter but still keep surfaces clean for the majority of the day. Rain increases to 6.57mm/day, water temp reaches 29.3°C, and air temps average 28.9°C. This is high-performance, rippable surf with real power.
Average Spot conditions at Puerto Sandino in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino.