Conditions at Chatarra in May
May: The Cleanest Day-of-Year Window
May is statistically Chatarra's cleanest month in terms of wind, with ideal offshore flow clocking in at 43% of the time. That is a huge advantage at a spot where the background swell is small and easily messed up by onshore texture. The swell itself is still modest, averaging 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) with a 6.0s period, and the direction is now heavily ESE at 64.2%, with E at 20.1% and SE at 13.9%. None of those angles are ideal for an NNE-facing beach, so you are left surfing smaller, softer wedges rather than organised groundswell.
Wind data shows E at 32.5% and ESE at 33.2%, but a higher share of light and variable flow gives the break more workable windows. Early morning, before the sea breeze kicks in, is the best bet for 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) peelers. Air has warmed to 26.8°C, water to 27.5°C, and rain increases to 4.55mm/day as the wet season begins to gather momentum.
Average Spot conditions at Chatarra in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chatarra 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 Chatarra for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chatarra 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 Chatarra.