Conditions at Maceda in May
May: Smaller, Punchy, Wind-Swolley
By May, the swell engine is winding down. Average surf height is 1.1m (3-4ft) with a 9.9s period, and the mix shifts to a blend of WNW (38.5%) and NW (34.8%) west-northwest windswell. There's still enough energy for rippable waves on the better days, but you are chasing conditions. The ideal offshore wind frequency drops to 21%, and the wind roses show NNW/NW winds at 30.5%/10.9% - the classic summer pattern of strong afternoon northerlies. Best surf is usually early morning before the seabreeze and thermal winds kick up. Water temp warms to 15.8°C, air avg 15.9°C, and precipitation is lower. A log or a fish is your friend, unless a late-season NW swell bumps it up for the shortboard.
Average Spot conditions at Maceda in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maceda 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 Maceda for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maceda 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 Maceda.