Conditions at Cabedelo de Viana in May
May: Smaller but Sessionable
May is the month when the Atlantic finally settles into a smaller rhythm. The average swell height drops to 1.7m (5.6ft) and the average wave period shortens to 9.8s, putting the ocean in the average, punchy category. Northwesterly windswell is the main source of surf, with NW, NNW and WNW combining for the lion's share of the window. Most waves fall in the 1-2m (3-6ft) range, which is ideal for logging a few turns on the open sandbars, although occasional late-season groundswell can still push it into 2m territory. With 52 percent ideal wind and warmer water at 15.7°C, May is a very pleasant month to surf - you just need to manage expectations for size. Rain is decreasing, air temps climb to around 15.7°C, and longboard-friendly conditions become the norm.
Average Spot conditions at Cabedelo de Viana in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabedelo de Viana 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 Cabedelo de Viana for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabedelo de Viana 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 Cabedelo de Viana.