Conditions at Rabo de Peixe in May
May: Shoulder-Season Comfort and Rippable Peaks
May sees the swell downsize to a fun 5-6ft (1.8m) with a 10-second period. The north-west quadrant still controls the ocean: NNW (19.3%), NW (13.4%) and WNW (8.9%) are the main contributors. But the northerly and northeasterly sectors N, NNE, and NE combine for about 23%, bringing a mix of windswell and leftover frontal waves. That makes conditions more inconsistent, and the average period suggests more average, punchy waves rather than long-period groundswell. The wind picture is also moving toward summer: NW and NNW winds are strong, with onshore directions dominating much of the time. Still, 27 percent ideal offshore wind is enough to give a few clean days, and the water is beginning to warm to 17.6°C under 17.1°C air. This is a good month for a log or a fish and for enjoying the beach when the light south-westerly flows line up.
Average Spot conditions at Rabo de Peixe in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe.