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Conditions at Playitas in May
May: Green Season Size Arrives
May is when the Southern Ocean truly wakes up for Playitas. Average swell height climbs to 1.3m (4-5ft) and the average period reaches an annual-high 14.1s. The SSW/SW swell window supplies 71 percent of waves in the 3-5ft range, 21 percent in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, and a small but significant 1.3 percent at 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m). The challenge is that the ITCZ is creeping north, bringing 7.83mm/day of rain and more onshore S/SSW/SW winds. Ideal wind frequency falls to 20 percent, so waves are often bumpy. Still, an early morning offshore session is the surest bet to ride May's extra size.
Average Spot conditions at Playitas in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playitas 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 Playitas for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playitas 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 Playitas.