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Conditions at Guajataca in May
May: Classic Summer Smallness Sets In
Guajataca settles into a distinct summer groove in May. Average swell height is 0.7m and average period drops to 6.1s, with ESE at 49.5% and SE at 44.8% combining for over 94% of the spectrum. North, NNE and NNW contributions are practically nonexistent, so the open-ocean north swell machine is officially off. Most days deliver 2ft (0.5m) to waist-high-plus surf, and wave quality depends heavily on wind. May has the highest ideal-wind percentage of the year at 23%, thanks to lighter E/SE winds and a bigger share of afternoon S/SW sea breezes. However, E and ENE winds still account for over 60% of observations, so plenty of time is spent in bumpy conditions. When the wind does clock offshore, the small ESE/SE swell can be ridable and playful on the right tide. Expect frequent showers with 4.18 mm/day of rain and water temperatures climbing to 27.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Guajataca in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Guajataca 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 Guajataca for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Guajataca 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 Guajataca.