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Conditions at Playa Las Lajas in May
May: The Swell Bulks Up, the Wind Turns
May formally ushers in the wet season, and the surf changes character. The average swell height climbs to 3ft (0.9m) and the period stays at 13.8s, giving the SSW and SW groundswell real punch. 69.2 percent of waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, while the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) fraction jumps to 30.4 percent-a big step up from the previous months. SSW accounts for 85.5 percent and SW 14.5 percent of the directional energy. The catch is the wind: ideal offshore conditions fall to 51 percent. NNE and NNW still supply dawn patrol offshore flow, but SSW, SW and WSW winds increase, as does rainfall to 8.47mm/day. Plan for glassy early mornings and a rising afternoon onshore breeze.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Lajas in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Lajas 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 Las Lajas.