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Conditions at Punta Roca in May
May: More Power, More Wind
May is a true turning point. The austral winter storm track in the South Pacific begins to fire, and Punta Roca sees its average swell height climb to 1.0m with a 14.1-second period. SSW swell remains dominant at 96.6%, and over 32% of waves are now in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with even a touch of 1.5-2m energy appearing. But the ocean surface turns bumpy as ideal wind drops to 32%. SW/WSW/W winds become the norm, signalling the wet season, and rainfall jumps to 8.10 mm/day. Water temperature is 28.4°C. The swell is real, but the wind is often the villain. Look for early dawn sessions and any day the southwesterlies die - those are the windows when the added size makes Punta Roca truly exciting.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Roca in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca.