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Conditions at Playa Maria Chiquita in May
May: The First Real Offshore Window
May marks the start of the green season and a genuine change in surf quality. The average swell height is 3ft (0.9m) with a 7.3s period - not inspiring at first glance - and the swell direction is even more monodirectional: NE at 83.3%, NNE at 10.2%. For an open, NNW-facing beach, that is far from ideal. Yet the wind story improves: NNE relaxes to 22.4%, ideal offshore S/SW/S flow jumps to 18%, and the lighter southern sectors are well represented.
These are the first mornings of the year when the line-up can be clean and groomed. The waves are still small, mostly in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, and the short period keeps them playful rather than powerful. Rain increases to 7.96mm/day, water temperature climbs to 28.7°C and air temperatures stay 25-31°C. May will not give size, but it offers the best chance so far of glassy surfaces.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Maria Chiquita in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Maria Chiquita 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 Maria Chiquita for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Maria Chiquita 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 Maria Chiquita.