Conditions at El Brusco in May
May: Small, Clean and Summer-Like
May brings a clear step down in energy. The average swell height drops to around 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) and the average period to 10.0s, the lower edge of long-period groundswell. The direction profile is extremely one-sided, with NW, NNW and WNW making up more than 90% of all swell, so the wave quality is actually decent whenever there is enough size. Most waves are in the 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) range, with occasional 5ft (1.5m) sets from a lingering NW pulse. Ideal wind time falls to 31% as the Azores High and thermal sea breeze take control. The morning is often the cleanest window before the onshore afternoon wind fills in. Air temperatures are pleasant at 14.8°C (min 7.0°C, max 27.4°C), precipitation drops to 2.01 mm/day, and water temperature reaches 16.0°C, so spring suits or a steamer with the zip down starts to feel fine when the sun is out.
Average Spot conditions at El Brusco in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Brusco 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 El Brusco for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Brusco 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 El Brusco.