Conditions at Nago in May
May: Clean, Small, and Rippable
May is when the southeast trade wind machine fully switches on. Ideal wind hits 60 percent, with E and ESE each at 19 percent, SE at 9 percent, and ENE at 9 percent. The offshore flow is consistent and clean, which is a huge plus for a west-facing beach. However, the surf averages only 3ft (0.9m) with an 8.8 second period, so it rides more like average, punchy, small-scale surf. NE swell accounts for 55 percent, ENE 22 percent, and NNE 15 percent, with most waves in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and a scattering of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) sets. The direction is still off-axis, but the clean winds make it a fun longboard and groveler month. Rain drops to 6.76mm/day, air temp sits at 28.3°C, and water temp peaks at 29.9°C.
Average Spot conditions at Nago in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nago 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 Nago for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nago 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 Nago.