Conditions at Olende in May
May: More Size, Fewer Clean Windows
May is a transition month. The average swell height rises to 2.6ft (0.8m) and the period touches 12.8s, with a clear uptick in 3-5ft (1-1.5m) energy-about 15 percent of the total. The SSW direction still rules at 93 percent, so the beach is receiving the right angled swell. However, the wind regime is changing: the South Atlantic High begins to strengthen, and the monsoon flow from the south-southwest picks up, cutting the ideal wind frequency to just 12 percent. Expect a mix of workable dawn sessions and increasingly wind-affected, bumpy surf as the day goes on. Water temperature drops to 27.8°C (82°F), rain eases, and the coast turns drier.
Average Spot conditions at Olende in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Olende 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 Olende for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Olende 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 Olende.