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Conditions at Panama Viejo in May
May: The Wet-Season Switch Flicks On
This is the month when Panama Viejo starts to feel alive. Average wave height climbs to 0.5m (1.5ft), and 25.8% of the waves now sit in the 0.5-1m range, with a sliver of 1-1.5m swell starting to show. The direction is almost exclusively SSW at 97.8%, which is the bread-and-butter for this southeast-facing beach. The wind signal is still mostly offshore - NNW at 21.3%, NW at 26.6%, WNW at 9.4% - but the first real onshore pulses from the south are appearing. Precipitation jumps to 7.06mm/day and water temperature rises to 28.6°C. The 12% ideal-surf window is now real. Look for early-morning offshore glass and small, clean, fun-sized waves.
Average Spot conditions at Panama Viejo in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panama Viejo 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 Panama Viejo.