Is May a good month to surf Florianópolis?

Yes — May falls in Florianópolis's main surf season (March–October).

How warm is the sea in Florianópolis in May?

About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Florianópolis in May?

Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 3.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.

Surf Florianópolis in May

Surfing Florianópolis in May: in the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 22°C, 3.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

19°C

Sea temperature

22°C

Rain

3.7 mm/day

Wind

14 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.9 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From SSE (158°)

What to wear: with the sea around 22°C in May, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Florianópolis in May

Offshore of Florianópolis, waves in May average 1.4 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.9 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the SSE.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

May in the context of Florianópolis's surf season

Florianópolis's main surf season runs March–October. May is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Florianópolis?: Yes — May falls in Florianópolis's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in Florianópolis in May?: About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Florianópolis in May?: Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 3.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.