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Conditions at El Paso in May
May: Winter Swell Ramps Up, Wind Holds It Back
May is when El Paso starts to feel like a proper winter swell magnet. Average swell height reaches 1.8m (6ft), period stays at 13.6s, and 84% of the energy is SSW with a growing 3.6% from straight south. Nearly 67% of the waves are in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, and the first hints of overhead-plus sets appear. This is powerful, pushing water that will light up the lineup when conditions align.
Unfortunately, the wind quality deteriorates further. Ideal offshore flow registers only 3%, with the S/SSW/SW wind sectors combining for 74% of all observations. The breeze is mostly light to moderate, but consistent onshore texture makes for bumpier faces and more drift in the lineup. Water temperatures drop to 17.0°C and air temps average 18.6°C. Patience and dawn raids are your friends.
Average Spot conditions at El Paso in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Paso 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 El Paso for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Paso 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 El Paso.