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Conditions at Playa Jobos in May
May: Easterly Windswell and the Summer Transition
May marks the beginning of the low-rent trade wind swell season. Average height falls to 4ft (1.3m) and period shortens to 8.4s. The swell rose becomes increasingly easterly: ENE at 48.2% and E at 24.2%, with true N/NW directions nearly gone. Winds turn more favorable statistically, with 59% ideal, because E/ESE flow is lighter and more variable, but it is still mostly cross-shore at this NNW-facing spot. Surf quality degrades; the waves are groveling and soft, with occasional fun peaks in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. Water temperature rises to 27.7°C and daily rainfall begins to increase to 4.18mm/day, a sign that tropical moisture is returning. Score early mornings before the sea breeze kicks up.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Jobos in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Jobos 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 Playa Jobos for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Jobos 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 Playa Jobos.