Conditions at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou in May
May: The Trade Wind Takes Over
May signals the true transition toward summer. Average swell height drops to nearly 6ft (1.7m) and the period falls to 9.5s, which is noticeably shorter and less powerful. The direction becomes dominated by a narrow NNW band, with north-northwest supplying 65 percent of all swell energy and northwest adding another 22 percent. The beach still sees regular waist-to-head-high surf, but the lack of long-period juice makes it less dynamic.
Winds are the real limiting factor. The W/WNW/NW/NNW onshore sector now covers 73 percent of observations, led by northwest flow at 34 percent, while offshore directions dwindle to less than 7 percent. Ideal surfing conditions are down to just 15 percent. Air temperatures warm to 19.5°C, water creeps up to 17.6°C, and rainfall is low. It is a month for small-wave boards and very early morning patience, not for great expectations.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou 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 Sidi Moussa d'Aglou for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Moussa d'Aglou 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 Sidi Moussa d'Aglou.