Conditions at La Boya in May
May: Onshore Grind Begins
May is when the reliable trade wind regime turns against the quality at La Boya. Average size holds around 3.3ft (1.0m), period 6.2s, but the swell spectrum narrows dramatically-ESE (60.6%) and SE (19.1%) now account for nearly 80% of the energy. The wind is ideal just 8% of the time, and the onshore SE/ESE sea breeze becomes the dominant afternoon feature. Expect mushy, sectiony waves with the occasional clean dawn session before the wind fills in. Water is 27.7°C (82°F), air 27.5°C, and rain increases to 2.03 mm/day as the summer convective pattern takes hold.
Average Spot conditions at La Boya in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Boya 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 La Boya for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Boya 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 La Boya.