Conditions at Legzira in May
May: Summer Windswell Creeps In
May signals the beginning of the low season. Average swell height slips to 1.8m (6ft) and period falls to 9.5s, which is right on the edge between average and mushy. A remarkable 68.9% of the swell now arrives from the NNW, with NW at 15.7%, but this is mostly wind-driven energy generated by the persistent summer trades. The wind statistics confirm the problem: NNW wind blows 45.7% of the time, ideal O/OSO/SO/SSO flow is down to 16%, and the surface is frequently chopped up by onshore northwesterlies. There are still fun waves on the beach breaks, especially with a light offshore pulse, but consistency and quality take a big step backward. Water temperature is 17.5°C, air averages 19.3°C, and rain is scarce at 0.31mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Legzira in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Legzira 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 Legzira for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Legzira 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 Legzira.