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Conditions at Playa Zicatela in May
May: Southern Hemisphere Groundswell Arrives
May is when Zicatela starts to fire on all cylinders. The average height jumps to around 5ft (1.6m), and the 14.2-second period gives the swell real consequence. SSW energy is at its yearly peak with 77.7% of the wave rose, while S at 10.5% and SW at 8.7% add useful support. The height distribution shows an exceptional 36.8% of waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class and 5.9% pushing into the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range, so there is serious grunt in the water. Ideal wind improves to 22%, helped by lighter E/ESE/SE trade winds that compete with the afternoon W/WNW thermal flow. Water temperature climbs to 30.0°C, air temp to 25.0°C, and the wet season is beginning with 1.64 mm/day of rain. May is a high-performance month, but timing the morning tide and wind cycle is everything.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Zicatela in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Zicatela 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 Playa Zicatela for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Zicatela 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 Playa Zicatela.