Conditions at Tocones in May
May: The Cleanest Window
May is the first true sweet spot of the year, at least in terms of surface conditions. Average swell is 2.5ft (0.8m) with a 6.0s period, and the rose is overwhelmingly ESE at 64%, with another 20% from E and 14% from SE. Favorable winds hit their annual high of 46%, and the combination of lighter E/ESE trades and occasional SSW/SW sea breezes produces cleaner, more organized lines in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) range. Only about 10% of waves reach 3-5ft (1-1.5m). Water temperature rises to 27.5°C and air temperature averages 26.8°C, but precipitation also increases to 4.55 mm/day. May is prime time for high-performance small-wave surfing at this north-facing beach.
Average Spot conditions at Tocones in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tocones 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 Tocones for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tocones 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 Tocones.