Conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in May
May: Smaller but Surprisingly Consistent
By May, the North Atlantic energy takes a step down, but Frouxeira still manages to be consistent. Average swell is 5.9ft (1.8m), and the period drops to 9.8s, meaning the waves are more wind-swell-influenced and punchy rather than heavy and ground-driven. What's notable is the direction: WNW (18.9%), NW (18.5%) and NNW (15.2%) dominate the swell rose to an absurd degree, so the beach sees lots of head-high-plus surf from the best direction. Wind quality is the limiting factor. NE and ENE flow becomes entrenched at over 26% combined, while true S/SSW/SW offshores occur only 23% of the time. Still, with air temps around 13.8°C and water warming to 14.7°C, a clean May day can be an absolute gem - often glassy, smaller, and fun on a shortboard.
Average Spot conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira.