Conditions at La Roccetta in May
May: The Summer Lull Begins
May marks a clear downward step. Average wave height drops to around 2ft (0.6m), the period shortens to 4.5s, and ideal offshore wind occurs just 9% of the time. The swell rose is still southern - S (16.9%), WSW (15.4%), SW (14.1%), SSE (11.5%) and SSW (10.0%) - but nearly all of that energy falls in the 0-1.5ft (0-0.5m) and 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) classes, so it is mostly groveling territory. With air temps averaging 17.8°C, water temp 18.5°C and rainfall down to 1.67mm/day, the Mediterranean high-pressure regime settles in and sea breezes from SE/SSE become a daily feature. These thermal winds are largely onshore and quickly chop up any rideable waves. Survive May with low expectations and a high-volume board.
Average Spot conditions at La Roccetta in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Roccetta 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 La Roccetta for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Roccetta 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 La Roccetta.