Conditions at Artiglieria in May
May: Micro Waves and Thermal Bump
May is the threshold of the summer slowdown. Average swell height slips to 1.3ft (0.4m) and period to 4.8s, placing most waves in the too-small category. Even though 78% of the swell direction is from the favourable W/WSW/SW/SSW quadrant, nearly all of it is below 1m and generated by local winds. Ideal offshore wind drops to 8%, and the daily pulse is the WNW/NW sea breeze that kicks up lumpy chop by midday. Air temperatures are pleasant at 17.7°C, water 18.8°C, precipitation only 1.44 mm/day. The occasional Mediterranean cut-off low can still send a short burst of 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) surf, but this is mostly a grovel and longboard month.
Average Spot conditions at Artiglieria in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Artiglieria 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 Artiglieria for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Artiglieria 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 Artiglieria.