Conditions at Arma di Taggia in May
May: Micro Swell and Sea-Breeze Season Opens
By May, Arma di Taggia starts sliding into summer mode. Average height drops to 0.4m (1.3ft) and period shortens to 4.8s. The southern quadrant still appears on the charts - SSW at 35.7%, SW 14.9%, S 11.2% - but nearly all of it is below 0.5m (1.5ft). Direct S/SE/ESE/SSE energy sums to 34.1%, so the spot can see rideable micro-waves for a few hours if the wind stays offshore. Unfortunately, offshore wind is now only 7% of the time, with NE and SW winds becoming more regular. Water temperature climbs to 17.4°C and air temps to 15.9°C, making spring suits workable. Don't go expecting punchy surf; May is for grovelers and loggers hunting clean, knee-to-waist-high peelers rather than big Ligurian days.
Average Spot conditions at Arma di Taggia in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arma di Taggia 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 Arma di Taggia for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arma di Taggia 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 Arma di Taggia.