Conditions at Parlementia in May
May: Small Swells, Big Crowds
May is when summer settles in and the surf consistency falls off a cliff. The average swell height is just 1.0m (3.3ft) and the period drops to a marginal 10.1s. While the direction is still very good - WNW (40.8%) and NW (50.1%) dominate - the energy is mostly in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with 18.9% for WNW and 22.7% for NW in that tier. The percentage of 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves drops to around 12-15%, and anything overhead is rare. Ideal offshore wind days fall to just 23%, and the wind rose shows a strong shift toward W (13.6%), WNW (16.0%), NW (13.5%), and NNW (12.9%) - all of which are either onshore or cross-onshore, degrading wave quality. The good news is that air temperature climbs to 15.1°C, precipitation drops to 2.51 mm/day, and water temperature reaches 16.6°C, making spring suits the norm. If you're a beginner or a longboarder, May can be a delight; for performance surfing, it's a waiting game.
Average Spot conditions at Parlementia in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Parlementia 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 Parlementia for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Parlementia 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 Parlementia.