Conditions at Monte Clerigo in May
May: Clean Windows Among the Summer Wind
May sees average swell heights ease to 5ft (1.6m) and periods drop to 10.0s, but the direction is still spot on: 89% of the energy comes from the W-NNW quadrant, led by NW at 43.3%. The problem is the wind. The northerly regime firms up, with NNW wind at 34.9% and NW at 15.7%, leaving ideal offshore days at just 16%. Air temperatures climb to 17.9°C, water temp is 16.5°C, and rainfall decreases to 1.08mm/day. Expect cleanest conditions in the early morning before the sea breeze grabs the surface. May surf is fun and rippable rather than heavy, with the occasional long-period NW pulse still lighting up the beach.
Average Spot conditions at Monte Clerigo in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Monte Clerigo 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 Monte Clerigo for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Monte Clerigo 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 Monte Clerigo.