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Conditions at Papara in May
May: Bulky South Swells Meet Strengthening Trades
The ocean delivers serious late-autumn energy in May: average swell reaches 2.2m (7ft) and periods sit at 12.9s. S (27%) and SSE (23%) remain the primary swell directions, with significant SSW (14%) mixed in, and the distribution is weighted toward 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) rather than smaller surf. The trade-off is wind: ideal wind drops to 26% as the South Pacific High strengthens, so E/ESE winds are more persistent and surface texture is more frequent. Still, dawn patrols with N/NW winds can produce sparkling, powerful waves. Water temperature is 28.0°C and rain drops to 3.3mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Papara in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Papara 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 Papara for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Papara 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 Papara.