Conditions at Ristorante in May
May: Summer Lull Begins with a South Swell Bias
May sees a significant drop in energy. Average swell falls to 0.6m (2ft) and the period fades to 4.5s. The dominant swells are S (16.9%), WSW (15.4%), and SW (14.1%) - still good angles - but heights are mostly in the 0.5-1m range, making it grovel territory. Ideal wind drops to 12%, with offshore N/NE total around 21%. Onshore winds from S/SSW/SW/WSW now outweigh offshore at 27.1%, partly due to increasing thermal activity. Water temp climbs to 18.9°C (66°F) and air is warm at 17.8°C. You can often get away with spring rubber or a boardshorts and booties combo. For surfers, May is a transitional month: you'll score small, fun waves on the good days, but you'll need to stay patient and live off the downswings in the sea breeze.
Average Spot conditions at Ristorante in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ristorante 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 Ristorante for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ristorante 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 Ristorante.