Conditions at Molhe Leste in May
May: Spring Taper
May is when the North Atlantic loses its winter roar. Average swell drops to 1.8m (6ft) and period shortens to 9.9s-rideable, punchy at times, but more wind-swell than groundswell. The swell direction is now very heavily NNW/NW, which puts Molhe Leste at a disadvantage; the better W and WSW swells are reduced to a small portion of the season's energy. NNW winds blow 38.3% of the time, creating cleaner but often sideshore-angled texture. Air temps reach 16.3°C, water hits 16.3°C, and rain eases, so a spring suit and a high-performance shortboard will get the job done.
Average Spot conditions at Molhe Leste in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Molhe Leste 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 Molhe Leste.