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Conditions at Punta Quidico in May
May: The First Winter Punches
May marks a real transition as the winter storm track begins to activate across the South Pacific. Average swell height climbs to 2.1m (6.9ft) at 12.5s, and the direction broadens: SW still leads at 30.1 percent, but WSW is close behind at 26.3 percent and W accounts for 9.4 percent, with the first meaningful WNW and NW windows appearing (4.1% and 2.4%). That is a promising ingredient for a spot like Punta Quidico, but the wind turns less reliable. Ideal wind falls to 43 percent as NNW winds build to 17.7 percent and N/NNE flows add another 16.5 percent, making onshore, lumpy conditions more frequent. Precipitation jumps to 5.01 mm/day, water temperature cools to 12.2°C, and air temps drop to 12.3°C. You will need patience and a keen eye on the forecast to find the post-frontal clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Quidico in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico.