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Conditions at Laje da Jagua in May
May: The Sweet Spot Begins
May is one of the most reliable months of the year at Laje da Jagua. The average swell sits at 1.8m (6ft) and the period jumps to 9.8s - close to the powerful threshold. The swell direction distribution is beautiful for this SE-facing spot: S is now the single biggest contributor at 19.4%, with SSE at 15.6% and SSW at 4.8%, meaning about 40% of the waves come from the productive southern quadrant. Over half of the observed swell heights are in the 1.5m to 2.5m (5-8ft) range, so there is real power on offer. The wind picture improves too: ideal conditions reach 33%, with more N/NW offshore days. The NE trade winds are still present (NE 16.9%, NNE 16.6%) but strong SW/SSW winds also show up as fronts pass, so you need to pick the right day. Water temps cool to 21.0°C and air averages 19.9°C, making it crisp but comfortable. This is the month when the ledge starts to look properly world-class.
Average Spot conditions at Laje da Jagua in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Laje da Jagua 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 Laje da Jagua for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Laje da Jagua 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 Laje da Jagua.