Conditions at Pilar in May
May: The Monsoon Change-Up
May marks the real shift in the wind climate. The southwest monsoon begins to send early offshore pulses, and ideal offshore wind jumps to 13 percent. The swell is still small - 2-3ft (0.8m) at 9.1s - from ENE (67 percent) and E (14 percent). Onshore ESE (29 percent) and SE (19 percent) winds still dominate a large share of the month, so conditions swing between grovelly and clean. When the offshore W/SW flow locks in, Pilar serves up playful, rippable waves that are perfect for high-performance shortboards and twins. Air temps sit at 28°C (83°F), water temperature is 29°C (85°F), and precipitation averages just 5mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Pilar in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pilar 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 Pilar for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pilar 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 Pilar.