Conditions at Laredo in May
May: Fun-Sized Groundswell Before the Summer Lull
May sits on the edge of the seasonal window. The average swell drops to 1.1m (3-4ft) and the period slows to 10.0s. The rose is dominated by NW swell at 53.2%, followed by NNW and WNW, but the largest single size class is 0.5-1m, so Laredo enters its groveling phase. Still, around a third of May's waves come in the 1-1.5m range, enough for a good shortboard or a fun longboard wave. The ideal wind share falls to 36%, with an increase in afternoon sea breezes and ENE/E flow. Air temperatures reach 15.2C and water temperatures 16.0C, so spring suits feel good. Look for early-morning windows and any day when a low-pressure system dips into the Bay of Biscay and sends a modest, longer-period NW swell; those days are worth clearing the calendar.
Average Spot conditions at Laredo in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laredo 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 Laredo for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laredo 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 Laredo.