Conditions at Porto Batel in May
May: Late Spring Lull
By May, the North Atlantic storm train has largely shut down. Average swell height falls to 6ft (1.8m) and the average period drops to 9.9s, pushing conditions into the average, punchy windswell category. The wave rose is still dominated by NNW at 29.9% and NW at 28.4%, but much of that energy is smaller and less organized than in winter. Direct W swell contributes 8.3%, with WSW at 2.7%. Ideal wind drops to 30%, and NNW winds blow 38.3% of the time, including a significant 16.8% share in the 20-30kph range. Water temperature climbs to 16.3°C, matching the average air temperature of 16.3°C. May is a dawn-patrol month - fun, rippable waves when the conditions align, but not the reliable powerhouse that winter brings.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Batel in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel.