Conditions at Larido in May
May: Longboard Days Abound
By May, Larido has entered the early summer lull. Average wave height sits at 1.0m (3ft) and period drops to 8.0s, putting most waves into the 'average' category. The swell direction is still dominated by the WNW (26.2%) and NW (19.9%), but the overall energy is diminished, with the majority of swells in the 0.5-1.5m (1.5-5ft) range. This is the time of year when the NNE wind becomes a defining feature: 18.5% of wind observations come from the NNE and another 12.8% from the NE, giving a clean, groomed surface on most days. Ideal wind occurs 35% of the time. Water temperature rises to 15.0°C, air temp to 14.4°C, and precipitation falls to 2.82mm/day. It's not the spot's best season, but May is often a longboarder's paradise - small, glassy and contestable outside of occasional W/SW wind days.
Average Spot conditions at Larido in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Larido 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 Larido for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Larido 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 Larido.