Conditions at Marinella in May
May: The Summer Fade Begins
May sees Marinella throttling back into low season. The average wave retreats to 3ft (1.0m) with a 10.1s period, and while the swell direction is almost locked into the NW/WNW sector-NW 50.1%, WNW 40.8%-most of that energy is small, fat and better suited to a longboard than a shortboard. The better days happen when a late-season Atlantic low spins up a 1-1.5m (3-5ft) NW ground swell with a little more period.
The wind statistics reveal the summer pattern: onshore W/NW/NNW winds account for the largest share of observations and ideal offshore conditions drop to only 23%. This is dawn-patrol territory, with a small window of E/SE offshore breeze before the afternoon sea breeze takes over. Water temp warms to 16.2°C and air averages 15.3°C, so a good spring suit will get you through most sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Marinella in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Marinella 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 Marinella for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Marinella 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 Marinella.