Conditions at Tafedna in May
May: Summer Swell Takes Over
May marks the real beginning of the low season at Tafedna. Average swell height falls to around 6ft (1.9m) and period drops to 9.3s, shifting the surf toward shorter-period, more wind-driven energy. NNW swell surges to 62.6% of the rose, with NW at 15.9%; there is essentially no pure W/SW groundswell left. The wind picture is split between NNE (28.6%) and NNW (28.5%), with ideal conditions only 37% of the time. Air temps reach 19.6°C and water 17.8°C, so lighter wetsuits are fine. The surf is still rideable, but this is when Tafedna changes character from groundswell breakline to a windswell beach break.
Average Spot conditions at Tafedna in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tafedna 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 Tafedna for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tafedna 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 Tafedna.