Conditions at Odeceixe in May
May: Small Swell and Summer Chop
May marks the real transition to summer. The average swell height drops to 1.6m (5.2ft) and the period falls to 10.0s, meaning surf quality increasingly depends on localized wind and ocean chop rather than powerful swell. NW is the clear engine at 43.3%, with NNW at 19.1% and WNW at 18.9% - mostly in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) bands.
Offshore wind becomes a scarce commodity in May, with ideal conditions only 18% of the time. The northerly winds are becoming entrenched: NNW at 29.4%, NW at 16.8%. These directions add cross-shore texture and limit clean windows through the day. Dawn patrol is essential. Air temperature is 17.9°C, water 16.5°C, and rain is 1.08mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Odeceixe in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe.