Conditions at Lagkouvardos in May
May: Flat, Fickle and Fun-Sized
By May the Mediterranean surf engine has largely shut down. Average wave heights fade to 2ft (0.6m) and periods fall to 4.9s, sitting right in that choppy, low-energy range. WNW (27.1%), W (19.6%) and NW (17.4%) continue to dominate the swell direction, but almost all of that energy sits in the 0-1m (0-3ft) bins. Ideal offshore wind drops to just 6%, while the seasonal increase in NW/NNW flow becomes dominant - NW at 26.6% and NNW at 20.3% - making the beach cross-shore/onshore most days. Still, the occasional SE/SSE fetch can push fun little peaks into the bay, especially when a land breeze develops at dawn. With water at 19.3°C and air at 19.1°C, spring rubber is fine, but expectations should stay low.
Average Spot conditions at Lagkouvardos in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lagkouvardos 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 Lagkouvardos for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lagkouvardos 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 Lagkouvardos.