Conditions at Getxo in May
May: Small but Fun
May marks the true transition into the summer lull. Average swell height is down to 4ft (1.2m) and periods are around 9.9s, so the surf becomes more windswell-influenced and less powerful. The waverose is still dominated by the northwest - NW 50.8%, NNW 19.9%, WNW 18.3% - which means small, playful NW energy remains on tap almost every day. For a longboard or a groveler, this can be surprisingly fun, especially when offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE winds groom the lines. Ideal wind is 39%, air temperature reaches a pleasant 15.2°C, water is 16.0°C, and precipitation drops to 2.05mm/day. The crowds start to grow, but so do the chances of a warm, clean day in the water.
Average Spot conditions at Getxo in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Getxo 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 Getxo for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Getxo 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 Getxo.