Conditions at Azurara in May
May: Smaller Swells and Shoulder Season
By May, the North Atlantic has softened considerably. Average swell height drops to 5.6ft (1.7m) and the average period falls below 10 seconds to 9.8s - a clear sign that windswell and longer-period swell are mixing at Azurara. NW (26.9%), NNW (22.4%) and WNW (21.3%) dominate the energy, while W remains present at 10.8%. The drop in period and size makes the surf more longboard-friendly, but with 35 percent ideal winds, there are still clean days when easterly winds iron out the bumps. Water temperature reaches 15.7°C, air temperatures average 15.7°C, and rainfall is lower at 2.52mm/day. Dawn patrol gets the best of it before the spring sea breeze kicks up.
Average Spot conditions at Azurara in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Azurara 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 Azurara for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Azurara 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 Azurara.