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Conditions at Ibiraquera in May
May: The Winter Groove Sets In
May locks in the winter pattern. The average period climbs to 9.6s, the longest of the year alongside June, and the average height remains a solid 4ft (1.3m). The swell direction shifts dramatically to the south: SSE (18.9%), SE (17.4%), S (16.0%) and ESE (16.8%) dominate, with the S/SSE corner stacking up 5-6ft (1.5-2m) and 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets. This is proper groundswell, not just trade-wind chop. The ideal wind rating jumps to 57%, with the classic autumn/winter pattern of W/NW offshore winds following frontal passages, although there is also more SSW and SW wind in the mix. Air temperature drops to 17.9°C, water to 21.2°C, and rainfall remains moderate. It is still not heavy winter gear, but the surf has real power now.
Average Spot conditions at Ibiraquera in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ibiraquera 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 Ibiraquera for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ibiraquera 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 Ibiraquera.