Is May a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?

May is outside Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in May?

About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in May?

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in May

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in May: outside the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 20°C, 0.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

20°C

Rain

0.5 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.4 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

What to wear: with the sea around 20°C in May, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in May

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in May average 1.7 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the N.

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 Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s surf season

Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season runs October–March. May is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: May is outside Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in May?: About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in May?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.