Conditions at Los Quebrantos in May
May: The Summer Slumber Begins
May sees the North Atlantic slipping into a summer slumber. Average swell drops to 1.0m (3.3ft) and period to 9.8s, while the percentage of ideal wind falls to 31%. The swell direction is still predominantly NW (42.8%) and NNW (32.9%), but the height distribution shifts dramatically - the bulk now sits in the 0.5-1m range (19.2% of NW and 16.3% of NNW). This is groveling territory, best ridden on a longboard or fish. The wind regime turns unfavourable: ENE (15.8%) and NE (10.3%) dominate, while the offshore S/SSW/SW flow is only 9.4%. Water temp rises to 15.2°C, air averages 14.0°C, and precipitation drops to 2.12mm/day. Not prime time, but clean summer-morning glass-offs do happen.
Average Spot conditions at Los Quebrantos in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Quebrantos 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 Los Quebrantos for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Quebrantos 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 Los Quebrantos.