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Conditions at Praia da Macumba in May
May: Winter Groundswell and Offshore Windows
May is one of the most consistent months of the year. The average swell height reaches 1.3m (4.5ft) and the period jumps to 11.0s, placing the season firmly in the powerful long-period category. Direct S swell is the engine, contributing 41.2% of all wave energy, and the SSW sector adds another 9.9%, giving Macumba plenty of exposure to the South Atlantic storms. The dominant height class is now 1-1.5m (3-5ft), with 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves making up a significant 19.7% of the overall distribution. Ideal wind occurs 51% of the time, often under clear high-pressure skies with N/NNW offshore mornings. The dry season has arrived, with only 2.5mm/day of rain and crisp air temps around 21.9°C. Water temp is a comfortable 23.1°C. This is the month where Macumba starts to produce properly memorable sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Macumba in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Macumba 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 Praia da Macumba for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Macumba 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 Praia da Macumba.