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Conditions at Praia dos Molhes in May
May: Peak Season in Full Effect
May is money at Praia dos Molhes. Average wave height sits at 5.6ft (1.7m) and average period hits 9.8s, the strongest of the year. The offshore wind window is at 50%, helped by a big increase in WSW (8.5%), W (4.1%), WNW (4.7%), and NW (5.3%) flow as winter cold fronts ripple across the region. Swell directions are spread from ENE through S, with S (18.1%) and SSE (16.7%) becoming the dominant players - true Southern Ocean and South Atlantic groundswell. Waves in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range are common, and the longer period makes the sandbars suck up and stand up. Water temperature drops to 20.4°C, so a 3/2 wetsuit becomes your friend. This is prime time: consistent size, solid period, and the best wind statistics of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Praia dos Molhes in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia dos Molhes 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 Praia dos Molhes for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia dos Molhes 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 Praia dos Molhes.