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Conditions at Latigo Point in May
May: South Swell Teases and Onshore Wind Bites
May is the classic Southern California fade. The average swell height drops to 1.1m (3.5ft) and the period stays at a long 11.8s, but the wind flips against the south-facing coast: ideal offshore wind is present only 29% of the time. The swell mix starts shifting south, with SSW (9%), SW (21%), WSW (29%), and W (37%) occupying most of the spectrum. That SSW/SW energy is good direction for Latigo, but it is often accompanied by SW/WSW winds - onshore and side-shore to the beach - adding texture and killing the wave shape. Air temperatures climb to 17.1°C, water stays cool at 13.8°C, and rainfall dries up to 0.34mm/day. Keep expectations in check: mornings with a clean north wind can produce fun 1-1.5m (3-5ft) surf, but the afternoon sea breeze usually takes over.
Average Spot conditions at Latigo Point in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Latigo Point 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 Latigo Point.