Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in May
May: Smaller Swells, Warmer Days
May represents the edge of the summer lull. Average swell height drops to 5ft (1.5m) and the period shortens to 10.0s, producing more average, punchy, wind-swell style surf. The wave rose is extremely NW-dominant, with NW at 45.1 percent and WNW at 23.2 percent, but the majority of waves sit between 0.5m and 1.5m, which is small, fun-sized territory for the beachbreaks. Ideal wind falls to 20 percent, and the strong NNW flow at 28.7 percent makes wind protection important. Water temperature climbs to 16.4°C and air temperatures are pleasant at 17.9°C, with precipitation dropping to 1.08mm/day. It can be worth a surf, but choose a sheltered bank or a tide with more shape.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes.