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Conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in May
May: The SSW Machine Turns On
By May the swell picture becomes almost entirely south-driven. SSW swell accounts for a massive 85.9% of all wave energy, and the average period peaks at 14.1s, meaning the south Pacific is sending serious long-period groundswell into the beach. Heights remain around 3-4ft (1.1m), with 45.1% of all waves in the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class and 35.4% in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. Ideal offshore wind reaches 50%, with NNW (18.5%), NNE (10.6%) and N (8.0%) providing the clean morning windows. The rainy season is now in full swing with 9.57mm/day of precipitation, and afternoon SW/WSW sea breezes become more active. Water temperature warms to 28.6°C. Surf early for the classic tropical combo: glassy, long-period SSW groundswell wrapping into the beach before the afternoon showers take over.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros.