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Conditions at Morro dos Conventos in May
May: The Sweet Spot
May is arguably the best month of the year at Morro dos Conventos. The average period reaches 10.0s - the first true long-period mark - while the average height sits at a muscular 5ft (1.6m). The direction signature is almost perfect for a SE-facing beach: S swell at 20.4%, SSE at 19.5%, and SE at 16.6% combine for over half the wave energy. This is no longer windswell; this is groundswell, and it has the power to wrap and stand up along the beach.
Winds are at their yearly best with 33% ideal. The NE/NNE trades are still present but no longer dominant, while SSW and SW winds together account for 24.7% - a sign of frequent frontal passages that also bring the offshore W/NW clears behind them. Air temperatures cool to 18.9°C and water drops to 20.6°C; grab a 3/2 or spring suit and pick your favorite bank. May is when great waves become the rule rather than the exception.
Average Spot conditions at Morro dos Conventos in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Morro dos Conventos 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 Morro dos Conventos for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Morro dos Conventos 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 Morro dos Conventos.