Conditions at Cadiz in May
May: Summer Lull Starts to Bite
May is when Cadiz begins to feel the summer squeeze. The average swell falls to 3-4ft (1.1m) and the period shortens to 8.1 seconds, creating mostly small, punchy surf. Direction remains favorable on paper - WNW is a massive 42.3 per cent and W another 23.3 per cent - but the height distribution tells the real story: most of that energy sits in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range. You will find rippable, groveling waves on the sandbars rather than serious winter walls.
Winds are split between the offshore Levante (ESE at 15.5 per cent, E at 6.2 per cent) and the onshore westerly/sea-breeze flow (W at 15.5 per cent, WSW at 9.7 per cent). Ideal conditions only occur about 20 per cent of the time, often early in the mornings or when a ridge of high pressure settles over the region. With water temp at 18.5°C, air near 18.8°C and rain down to 1.00mm/day, it is the start of a warmer, drier and smaller surf regime.
Average Spot conditions at Cadiz in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cadiz 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 Cadiz for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cadiz 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 Cadiz.