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Conditions at Pascuales in May
May: SSW Groundswell Peaks While Offshore Flow Stays Absent
May turns the southern hemisphere tap on full. Average swell height climbs to 5-6ft (1.6m), tied with several summer months for the largest of the year, and the period remains excellent at 14.1s. The direction profile is outstanding for Pascuales: SSW contributes 53% and SW adds 38%, together over 90% of the month's swell arriving from the ideal southwest side of the compass. Around 37% of readings are in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range, with another 5% reaching 7-8ft (2-2.5m).
If not for wind, May would be a top-tier month. Ideal conditions sit at only 14%, as WNW and W winds combine for 50%, resulting in frequent onshore and cross-shore chop. Rain is light at 0.37 mm/day, air temps are warm at 26.5°C and water temp has warmed to 27.2°C. May is a game of patience - catch the early offshore breaths and you can score some of the most powerful waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Pascuales in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pascuales 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 Pascuales for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pascuales 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 Pascuales.