Conditions at Sidi Kaouki in May
May: Spring Slump
May sees Sidi Kaouki slide further into the off-season. The average swell height drops to 1.7m (5.5ft) and the period is just 9.4s, with the swell rose increasingly monochromatic: NNW (61.9%) and NW (17.0%) make up nearly 80% of all energy. The wind is ideal only 24% of the time, as the NE trade weakens (NE 8.5%) and the prevailing NNE flow becomes stronger (38.4%). Water temps warm to 18.4°C (65°F) and air temps average 18.7°C (66°F), with dry conditions (0.35 mm/day). The surf becomes average, punchy, and often groveling, but the occasional WNW pulse (4.8%) can still deliver clean walls if you're flexible. Be prepared to fight the afternoon onshore breeze; the best windows are at dawn with light easterly winds.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Kaouki in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Kaouki 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 Kaouki for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Kaouki 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 Kaouki.