Conditions at Lagido in May
May: Smaller but Still Fun
May is a true shoulder month. Average swell drops to 5.9ft (1.8m), period shortens to 9.9s, and NNW and NW swells combine for over 58 percent of the energy. There are still plenty of 3-6ft (1-2m) waves, but they lack the heavy punch of deep winter. The surface texture becomes the main challenge as the Azores High starts flexing.
Ideal offshore wind occurs just 20 percent of the time, and gusty NNW winds dominate the wind rose at 38.3 percent. That makes Lagido a morning or front-driven spot in May. When a low pressure system brushes the coast and drags S/SW winds over the beach, the waves turn clean and rippable. Water temp reaches 16.3C, air temp averages 16.3C, and rainfall is 1.65 mm/day; pleasant conditions even when the surf is inconsistent.
Average Spot conditions at Lagido in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagido 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 Lagido for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagido 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 Lagido.