Conditions at Meia Praia in May
May: Small Offshore Lines and Summer Longboard Vibes
May is a true shoulder month. Average swell height falls to around 3ft (0.9m) and the period drops to 9.6s, putting it in the average, punchy range. The swell distribution tilts strongly toward NW (35%) and WNW (28%), with W at 14% and the preferred WSW/SW/SSW/S directions contributing only about 10%. Most days are small NW windswell, not powerful groundswell.
Wind is ideal 31% of the time; NNW (32%) and NW (20%) blow offshore but often strongly, especially in the afternoon. The best window is usually early morning before the thermal north wind builds. Air temperature averages 17.6°C, water 17.1°C, and precipitation drops to 1.20mm/day. Expect clean waist-high waves and plenty of longboarding - it is not charging season, but it is a beautiful time to be in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Meia Praia in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meia Praia 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 Meia Praia.