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Conditions at Colotepec in May
May: Southern Hemi Powerhouse
May delivers the longest-period swell of the year at 14.2s, and the average size rises to 1.6m (5.2ft). The SSW direction captures an extraordinary 77.7 percent of the spectrum, with more than half of the wave energy arriving head-high or bigger. This is classic Colotepec: long, powerful lines rolling into the SSW-facing beach. The wind, however, is clean only 43 percent of the time, and the westerly component (W, WNW, WSW) can add bump. Rainfall increases to 1.64 mm/day and water temp rises to 30C. Dawn patrol is the best bet to catch the swell before the afternoon sea breeze arrives.
Average Spot conditions at Colotepec in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Colotepec 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 Colotepec for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Colotepec 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 Colotepec.