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Conditions at Playa Teta in May
May: Southern-Hemisphere Swell Takes Control
May is the real beginning of Playa Teta's surf season. SSW swell now dominates the wave rose at a massive 83%, with the broader S/SSW/SW/WSW window adding up to over 90% of the total waves. This is exactly the direction this SSE-facing beach wants to see. The average period peaks at 13.7s, the longest of the year, so the waves that do arrive have real long-period character. Unfortunately, height is still the limiting factor - an average of only 2ft (0.6m) and 68% of waves in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range means plenty of groveling. Winds become lighter and more variable as the ITCZ shifts north; NNW flow is still the main player at 41%, but SW and WSW sea breezes begin to appear, keeping ideal conditions around 59%. Water temp climbs to 28.8°C and rainfall jumps to 8.04mm/day, so expect warm, green water and passing showers.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Teta in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Teta 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 Teta for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Teta 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 Teta.