Conditions at Sunzal in May
May: The Southern Hemi Engine Turns On
May is the real start of Sunzal's prime southwest swell window. Average size jumps to 4-5ft (1.4m) and the period peaks at 14.2s, the longest of the year. SSW delivers 87.5% of the total swell energy, with S at 7.9% and SW at 4.1%. This is a pure south-groundswell month: the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range accounts for 22.5% and there are occasional 6-8ft (2-2.5m) bombs.
Winds turn more easterly on average-E, ESE and SE combine near 16%-and the rainy season builds to 5.26 mm/day. Ideal conditions are still 52%, meaning there will be plenty of clean early windows and afternoon bump. Water temperature reaches 30.2°C. With long-period SSW energy wrapping into the bay, Sunzal turns on with power and consistency.
Average Spot conditions at Sunzal in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunzal 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 Sunzal for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunzal 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 Sunzal.