Conditions at Santana in May
May: Golden Month for Southern Swell
May is Santana at its best. The average wave period reaches a peak 13.7s, and the sea state is transformed: SSW (43.7%) and SW (21.9%) dominate, with help from S (8.1%) and SSE (7.2%). Over 70% of the spectrum now arrives from the southwest, exactly the directions that make this SSW-facing beach pump. The bulk of the surf sits in the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with plenty of 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) waves and the occasional 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) set when the southern Pacific storm track fires.
Ideal surfing wind is now up to 31%. The trades still blow from ENE/E, but they are less relentless, and the lighter morning offshore phases create clean, rippable conditions. Watch for increasing S/SW wind in the afternoons-those are onshore at Santana and can chop things up. Air temps average 29.0°C, water temp is a warm 29.0°C, and rainfall rises to 5.16mm/day as the wet season approaches.
Average Spot conditions at Santana in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Santana 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 Santana for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Santana 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 Santana.