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Conditions at Punta Banco in May
May: More Swell, More Rain, Fewer Clean Windows
May brings the biggest average swell of the spring - 3-4ft (1.1m) - with the period still pegged at 14.1s. The energy mix shifts into a higher gear: 49.3% of the wave heights land in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, and 3.7% push into 5-6ft (1.5-2m). The swell remains locked in the SSW/SW corridor, which is ideal for the beach. But the wet season is knocking at the door. Rainfall jumps to 8.46mm/day, the ideal wind drops to 16%, and the clean morning windows are shorter-lived before the SW sea breeze takes over. Air temperatures cool slightly to 26.3°C, while water temperature remains warm at 29.1°C. It is a great mix of power and quality, especially on a dawn patrol.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Banco in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Banco 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 Banco for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Banco 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 Banco.