Conditions at Agadir in May
May: Summer Windswell Begins
May feels like the end of real winter surf. The average swell height slips to 1.8m (6ft), and the period drops to 9.4s, signalling the return of shorter-period windswell. Energy is now dominated by the NNW at 62.9%, with NW adding 19.3% and the preferred WNW reduced to just 3.5%. These waves are generally less powerful and less organised, generated more by trade winds and high-pressure gradients than by intense North Atlantic lows. Wind quality also fades: westerly winds are prominent - W at 19.5%, WNW at 16.0% and WSW at 11.0% - leaving ideal offshore wind at only 24%. Expect smaller, bumpier surf, though dawn sessions with a light E/ENE flow can still produce clean 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves. Water temp rises to 17.7C, air to 21.9C, and rain is minimal. Good for longboarding and cruising, less so for chasing serious power.
Average Spot conditions at Agadir in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Agadir 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 Agadir for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Agadir 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 Agadir.