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Conditions at Praia da Vila in May
May: Winter Groundswell Gets Organized
May is the turning point toward prime season. The average period climbs to 9.6s and ideal wind reaches 56%, while the swell distribution tilts toward the southern quadrant: SSE at 18.9%, SE at 17.4%, S at 16.0%, ESE at 16.8% and E at 14.2%. This is excellent input for a SE-facing beach. Average wave height is 1.3m (4ft), with a growing share of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) sets, especially from S and SSE. The water cools to 21.2°C and air temp drops to 17.9°C, so a spring suit or thin wetsuit becomes necessary. Rainfall is moderate at 3.85mm/day, but the cleaner, longer swell makes May one of the most consistent months of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Vila in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Vila 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 Vila for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Vila 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 Vila.