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Conditions at Playa Serena in May
May: Southern Hemisphere Groove
May is where Playa Serena finds its rhythm. SSW swell balloons to 80.3% of the wave rose, and with a 12.6s average period the ocean is almost perpetually moving in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range; a small but meaningful 4.7% pushes into the 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) class. The trade-off is that the wet season kicks in, with precipitation rising to 8.04mm/day, and wind directions become more variable. Still, 65% of the time winds are favorable, with NNW at 37.4% and NW at 11.6% acting as the main offshore groomers. Water temperature is a warm 29.0°C. This is fun-sized, rippable, long-period surf with clean windows, especially in the mornings before afternoon onshore pulses begin to build.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Serena in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Serena 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 Serena for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Serena 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 Serena.