Conditions at Rodiles in May
May: Fun-Size Groundswell and Light Crowds
May sits firmly in the shoulder season. The average swell decreases to about 3ft (1m) and the wave period drops to 9.8 seconds, which means less raw power and more short-period pulse. The direction remains favourable-NW and NNW combine for the overwhelming majority of active swell, with wave heights clustered in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range. Although size is limited, the north-facing orientation still funnels in plenty of rideable surf; the ocean can be fun-sized and groveling at times, ideal for a mid-length or longboard. The wind is ideal 26% of the time, and ENE/NE winds are frequent, so the key is finding a morning with light offshore flow before the sea breeze kicks up. Air temperatures rise to 14.6°C, water warms to 15.3°C, and precipitation falls to 2.00mm/day-spring is arriving.
Average Spot conditions at Rodiles in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rodiles 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 Rodiles for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rodiles 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 Rodiles.