Conditions at Lagos in May
May: Easing into Summer
May is where the North Atlantic really begins to settle down. Average surf drops to around 3ft (0.9m) and periods shrink to 9.6s, producing fun but grovelly conditions. Swell direction is overwhelmingly from NW and WNW, which for Lagos means residual energy in the water but fewer long-period S/SW pulses that wrap into the bay. Fortunately, the offshore wind machine is in full effect: NNW and NW winds are dominant, keeping the surface clean for many of the smaller swells. With water at 17.1°C, air temps at 17.6°C and precipitation easing to 1.20mm/day, it is a pleasant month to be out on a log, even if you won't be chasing big waves.
Average Spot conditions at Lagos in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagos 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 Lagos for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagos 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 Lagos.