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Conditions at Barra de la Cruz in May
May: Peak Period and Peak Frustration
May often delivers the highest average wave period of the year at 14.1s, edging toward the upper end of the powerful long-period range. Average height is 5.2ft (1.6m), and the swell direction is overwhelmingly favorable: SSW accounts for 70%, S for 15%, and SW for 8.2% - over 93% from the south/southwest. A large portion of the observations fall in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) range, so this is a serious groundswell month. The problem is wind. Ideal offshore flow is just 47%, with WSW, SW, and W winds dominating much of the daily cycle. Rain begins to ramp up to 1.57mm/day, and water temp reaches 29.9°C, making for warm, humid, occasionally stormy conditions. Look for early glass-offs and the occasional longer-period pulse between tropical waves.
Average Spot conditions at Barra de la Cruz in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra de la Cruz 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 Barra de la Cruz for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra de la Cruz 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 Barra de la Cruz.