Conditions at Verdicio in May
May: Atlantic Lull
May is the first true summer-lull month at Verdicio. The average swell drops to 1.0m (3.3ft) and the average period falls back to 9.8s. The direction distribution is still very N/NW-dominated, with NW at 42.8% and NNW at 32.9%, but most of that energy is now small: the biggest totals are 19.2% in the 0.5-1m (1.5-3ft) class from NW and 16.3% from NNW. There is still an occasional chest-high set, but the everyday vibe is small and gentle.
Offshore wind is present only 23% of the time, and the weather becomes more pleasant, with air temperatures averaging 14.6°C and rainfall at 2.00 mm/day. The water warms up to 15.2°C. Expect longboarding conditions, small peaks and a more relaxed, fun-sized Atlantic.
Average Spot conditions at Verdicio in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Verdicio 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 Verdicio for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Verdicio 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 Verdicio.