Conditions at Recco in May
May: Small SW Swell and Dawn Patrol Windows
May is where the Mediterranean high pressure begins to take control. Average surf height drops to 2ft (0.6m) and the average period compresses to 4.9s. Directionally, SW is still the dominant swell at 34.0%, with SSW at 18.6%, and the favorable S-SSW-SW-WSW range totals 63% - but the size distribution tells the real story: 18.9% of SW swells are under 0.5m, and only about 6.2% of the total swell population reaches or exceeds 1m (3.3ft). In practical terms, this is groveling territory. Ideal wind falls to 13% as the sea breeze cycle strengthens; ESE winds blow 11.3% and SE/SSE combine for another 19.7%, pushing cross-shore texture into the beach during the afternoon. Water temp climbs to 17.8C, air temp averages 15.0C, and precipitation remains at 2.21 mm/day. Early morning still offers the best odds: a fading NNE land breeze can smooth out those short, fat SW windswell lines.
Average Spot conditions at Recco in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Recco 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 Recco for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Recco 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 Recco.