Conditions at Ligia in May
May: Flat Spells and Summer Breezes
May marks the true beginning of the low season at Ligia. The average height bottoms out at 0.4m (1-1.5ft / 0.3-0.5m), the period sinks to 4.6s and ideal wind plummets to 10%. The swell rose is still dominated by WNW at 25.3% and WSW at 17.3%, with W at 14.0% and SW at 12.5%, but almost all of it is below 0.5m. This is the definition of a groveler. Offshore flow from the NE/ENE no longer has the strength or consistency of winter, and the afternoon W/WNW sea breeze becomes a regular feature, putting an onshore bump on an already tiny surf. Air temps warm to 19.0°C, water to 19.3°C, and rain drops to 1.11 mm/day. Keep the foam board handy and your expectations low.
Average Spot conditions at Ligia in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ligia 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 Ligia for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ligia 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 Ligia.