Conditions at La Santa Isquierda in May
May: Trade Wind Swell and the Quality Squeeze
May signals the summer regime. Average height drops to 1.3m (4ft) and period to 9.1s, so the wave is more windswell than groundswell. The swell direction remains from the north, with N at 24.9%, NNE at 30.1% and NNW at 33.2%, but the NNE component is increasing and the periods are shortening. Wind is the real story: NNE (38.9%), N (19.4%) and NNW (22.8%) combine for over 80% of observations, and ideal offshore wind is down to 3%. This makes La Santa mostly bumpy and drifty cross-shore. Water temp is 19.0°C, air 19.4°C, and precipitation is almost nil at 0.10 mm/day. If you get a rare light morning, the left can still provide fun, functional 3-4ft (1-1.2m) rides, but quality is inconsistent.
Average Spot conditions at La Santa Isquierda in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Santa Isquierda 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 La Santa Isquierda for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Santa Isquierda 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 La Santa Isquierda.