Conditions at Sidi Bouzid in May
May: Fun-Sized North-Northwest Pulses
May sees the North Atlantic settle into summer mode. Average swell height eases to 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) and period slips to 10.1s. The swell direction turns strongly NNW at 52.1% with NW at 34.7%, so the window is spot-on but the energy is lacking. Most waves sit in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) band, with occasional 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) pulses.
Ideal wind percentage is low at 14%, and NNE trades rule the wind rose, making early dawn sessions the only realistic chance for clean shoulders. Water temp warms to 19.2°C, air to 19.2°C, and the fun-sized groundswell days are more about quality than quantity.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Bouzid in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Bouzid 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 Sidi Bouzid for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Bouzid 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 Sidi Bouzid.