Conditions at Cordoama in May
May: Summer Wind-Swell Looms
Spring has fully arrived, and the raw power of winter is fading quickly. Average swell is down to 5ft (1.6m), and the wave period has shrunk to 9.8s - more of a wind-swell mix than the long-period groundswell of winter. The directional compass is almost locked into the NW: NW swells dominate with 39.7%, followed by NNW at 23.9% and WNW at 16.7%. The problem is that the wind is also locked into the NNW, blowing 41.6% of the time, with NW at 14.2%. Ideal offshore conditions occur only 10% of the time. The result is a beach that often looks fun from the cliffs but ends up chopped or soft. Water temps are comfortable at 16.9C, air temps average 17.6C, and the first dry spells of the year arrive with 1.20mm/day. It is a month for groveling on the lower tides and picking off the cleanest push between onshore pulses.
Average Spot conditions at Cordoama in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cordoama 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 Cordoama for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cordoama 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 Cordoama.