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Conditions at Los Patos de Barahona in May
May: Pre-Summer Lull
May sits squarely in the pre-summer lull. Average height remains 3ft (0.9m), period is 6.5s, and the ESE/SE component now dominates even harder: ESE 73 percent, SE 19 percent, and E just 7 percent. The winds show the full trade machine, with ENE at 49 percent and E at 29 percent, while ideal offshore winds only appear 2 percent of the time. The rainy season begins to ramp up with 2.02mm/day, air temps warm to 25.3°C, and water temperatures climb to 27.7°C. With so much ESE windswell and so little offshore wind, Los Patos is often small, drifting and sectiony. This is a month for low expectations and a longboard; the rare morning or evening glass-off can still salvage a few fun 2-3ft (0.6-1m) waves.
Average Spot conditions at Los Patos de Barahona in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Los Patos de Barahona 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 Los Patos de Barahona for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Los Patos de Barahona 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 Los Patos de Barahona.