Conditions at Cantinho da Baia in May
May: The Spring Lull
May sees the North Atlantic doze off. Average swell height slips to 1.8m (5.9ft) with a 9.9-second period, so the wave energy becomes less consistent and less powerful. Swell direction is now dominated by NNW (29.9%) and NW (28.4%), which still reach the beach, but the extra north in the angle takes some of the sting out of the size. The wind regime is locked into a summer-like pattern: NNW blows 38.3% of the time and the offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE sector is minimal, yielding just 13% ideal surf days. Waves are best in the clean early-morning windows, when the tide can groom the small 1-1.5m (3-5ft) peaks. Water temp reaches 16.3°C and rainfall drops off, but this is a month for a longboard and a relaxed attitude.
Average Spot conditions at Cantinho da Baia in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia.