Conditions at Carnon in May
May: Small South Swell and Micro-Glass
May is the first month where the Mediterranean really slips into summer mode. Average wave height drops to 1.6ft (0.5m), the period shrinks to 4.2s, and ideal wind falls to 4%. Directionally, the south half of the compass dominates - S is 20.6% and SSE 19.0%, but nearly all of that energy is trapped in the 0-0.5m category. The few rideable waves are short and grovelly, with occasional 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) pulses pushing through when a late-season low drifts over the gulf. Wind data still shows NW (13.7%) and NNW (10.1%) offshore flow, especially at night and dawn, but once the sun gets high the seabreeze takes over. Water temp jumps to 17.3°C, air averages 17.0°C, and the crowds move from car boots to beach towels. Bring a high-volume board and a sense of humour.
Average Spot conditions at Carnon in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Carnon 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 Carnon for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Carnon 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 Carnon.