Conditions at Mizata in May
May: Bigger Swell Arrives, but the Wind Turns Fickle
May is the peak of the dawn-patrol-only season. The average swell height jumps to 1.4m (around 4.5ft) and the period reaches its annual apex at 14.2s, mostly from a massive SSW pulse (87.5%). A solid 20.3% of the wave spectrum now falls in the 5-6ft (1.5-2m) range, with some 6-8ft (2-2.5m) waves beginning to show on bigger days. The problem is the wind. Ideal offshore conditions drop to their yearly low of 50%, and the prevailing flow becomes light and variable, with an increasing share from S/SSW and other cross/onshore directions. Rainfall skyrockets to 5.26 mm/day, and water temperature reaches 30.1°C. The ocean is definitely alive with powerful, long-period SSW ground swell; you just have to be willing to fight the morning lump and find the cleanest rip-bowl between squalls.
Average Spot conditions at Mizata in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mizata 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 Mizata for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mizata 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 Mizata.