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Conditions at Atlantida Pier in May
May: The Winter Window Opens
May marks the true beginning of the winter season. The trade winds have significantly weakened, with NE dropping to 16.1%. In their place, a robust WSW flow has established itself at 12.6%, with W winds at 8.3% and SW at 8.2%. Combined, the offshore wind components (SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW) now represent over 30% of the wind distribution. This is the first month where the spot has a legitimate chance of holding shape. The swell statistics are still zeroed out, indicating that the long-period groundswells haven't yet arrived, but the surface conditions are no longer a complete washing machine. Water temperature drops to 20.0°C, and the air averages 18.7°C, signaling the changing regime. If a rogue S/SW groundswell were to fill in, May would offer the first real opportunity for a clean wave at Atlantida Pier.
Average Spot conditions at Atlantida Pier in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Atlantida Pier 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 Atlantida Pier for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Atlantida Pier 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 Atlantida Pier.