Conditions at Sabon in May
May: Fun, Small and Clean
May sees the swell curve flattening further. Average height drops to 1.7m (5.6ft) with an average period of 10.0s. The W-WNW-NW window is still king - WNW 22.1%, NW 21.6%, NNW 18.5%, W 11.3% - but the bulk of the energy is now in the 0.5-1.5m (1.6-4.9ft) band. That means fun, groveling waves rather than heavy hitters, though a solid 2m (6.6ft) set can still roll through.
Ideal wind days drop to just 31%, as persistent NNE (14.0%) and NE (14.1%) winds set up more often. These cross-shore breezes can still keep the lineup relatively organized at certain tides, but the lack of long-period swell and frequent texture holds Sabon back. Air temps climb to 14.4°C, water warms to 14.8°C, and precipitation falls to 2.34mm/day. It's a pleasant time to be in the water, even if the waves are less than epic.
Average Spot conditions at Sabon in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sabon 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 Sabon for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sabon 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 Sabon.