Conditions at Canet Plage in May
May: Summer Flatness Looms
May sees the surf energy drop noticeably. Average swell height falls to 0.8m (2.6ft) and the average period dips to 4.7 seconds - a sign that we are transitioning into the summer doldrums. Swell direction broadens, with NW (20.7%) and NNW (15.8%) still the main sources, but SE (11.1%) and SSE (13.0%) swells become increasingly common, often accompanied by onshore breezes. The ideal wind percentage slips to 20%, while the frequency of SE winds (13.9%) matches the rising influence of the 'Marin' - the warm, humid wind from the southeast. Water temp rises to a pleasant 16.7°C (62.1°F). Surfing is now a longboard affair: small, clean, and occasionally fun, but you'll need to find the rare day when a summer storm boosts the swell and the wind stays offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Canet Plage in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage.