Conditions at Meio da Baja in May
May: Clean Windows in a North Wind World
May sees the North Atlantic settle down a notch. Average swell is 5.9ft (1.8m) with a period of 9.9 seconds - still rideable, but less powerful. The energy direction comes overwhelmingly from the NW and NNW quadrants, so Meio da Baja still sees consistent waves, especially in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range. However, these are shorter-period swells that need favorable conditions to be truly fun.
The wind story is less fun. NNW winds blow an enormous 38% of the time, and ideal wind windows are just 15%. Most days the beach faces a stiff onshore northerly. If you can find one of those rare S, SSO, SO or OSO days, the waves will be smooth and rippable. Water temp around 16.3°C and long, sunny spring days make the search worthwhile.
Average Spot conditions at Meio da Baja in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Meio da Baja 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 Meio da Baja.