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Conditions at Playa Norte in May
May: Big South Ground Swell and Stiff Winds
May sees the South Pacific firing on all cylinders, with an average swell height of 1.8m (5.9ft) and periods still holding at 13.6 seconds. SSW swell dominates at 84%, with a significant chunk of waves in the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) range. Unfortunately, the wind trends further onshore, with S/SSW winds clocking in at 34% each, and ideal offshore flow only 4% of the time. The water cools to 17.0°C, and air temps average 18.6°C. This is a month for the big-wave crew when the wind aligns, but expect plenty of texture on the surface.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Norte for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Norte.