Conditions at Neixpa in May
May: Teasing South Swell Buried Under Onshore Winds
May is the classic frustration month. Average swell remains 1.5m (5ft) with a 14.1s period, and the swell direction is ideal: SSW (68%), SW (25%) and S (3%). A large chunk of the energy sits in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) class, with some 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) sets from the south. But ideal wind is only 12 percent, and the wind table is dominated by W (25%) and WSW (24%) with SW (12%) also active. That combo knocks down the shape and turns promising waves into lumpy, wind-blown lines. Rain begins to increase (0.78mm/day), water temp climbs to 28.5C, and air temps average 26.8C. A rare northerly pulse can produce great surf, but don't hold your breath.
Average Spot conditions at Neixpa in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Neixpa 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 Neixpa for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Neixpa 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 Neixpa.