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Conditions at Praia da Saudade in May
May: The Sweet Spot Arrives
May is the month to circle on the calendar. Average wave period jumps to 9.0 seconds, the highest of the year, and the swell direction spreads across E (26%), ESE (27%), SE (24%), and SSE (18%) - a broad mix of longer-period eastern energy. While the average height is still 2-3ft (0.8m), about 15% of the waves reach 3-5ft (1-1.5m), and the period makes them far more powerful and organized. Most importantly, ideal wind hits 37%, and the onshore ENE/E/ESE/SE wind sector falls to just 19%. WSW/W/WNW/NW offshore flow totals nearly 17%, creating the highest clean-wave percentage of the year. Water temperature drops to 22.4°C, air averages 18.3°C, and rainfall is moderate at 3.55 mm/day. This is the premium window for good, rippable surf at Praia da Saudade.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Saudade in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Saudade 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 Praia da Saudade for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Saudade 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 Praia da Saudade.