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Conditions at Playa Madrono in May
May: Southern-Hemisphere Swell Takes Over
May signals the real arrival of the rainy season, but also the definitive peak of southern-hemisphere swell supply. An enormous 86 percent of the wave energy comes from the SSW, with an average period of 14.1s - the longest of the year. Average heights stay around 3-4ft (1.1m), but these are genuine long-period lines with plenty of hold and push.
The catch is wind. Ideal conditions fall to 53 percent, and SW/WSW winds become common, especially in the afternoons. Playa Madrono becomes more of a morning-break spot: offshore NNW/N winds in the early hours, lumpy onshore breezes later. Rain jumps to 9.57mm/day, air temperatures sit at 27.4°C, and the water warms to 28.4°C. Stay flexible and chase the clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Madrono in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Madrono 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 Madrono.