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Conditions at Log Cabins in May
May: Small Trade-Wind Surf and Clean Summer Textures
May is the purest expression of the Caribbean/North Atlantic trade-wind regime. Average swell falls to 1.8m (5.9ft) and period to 9.2s. Energy is now dominated by ENE (32.9%) and E (20.3%), the exact directions that do the least for a WNW-facing beach. A few NNW pulses (6.1%) can still sneak in from a late-season cold front, and those are the days to grab a funboard and enjoy leftover 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) sets. For the most part, wave quality suffers from short-period, windswell-driven lines that lack push.
East winds are relentless - E 39.0% and ENE 34.9% - and the E component blows cleanly offshore, keeping the surface reasonably smooth. Ideal wind is 23%, as some of the stronger trade pulses create lumpy conditions. Water warms to 24.9°C and air averages 24.3°C. With only 1.23mm/day of rain, May is a pleasant month to be in the water, just not for serious hollow surf.
Average Spot conditions at Log Cabins in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Log Cabins 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 Log Cabins for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Log Cabins 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 Log Cabins.