Is May a good month to surf Peniche?

Yes — May falls in Peniche's main surf season (April–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Peniche in May?

About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Peniche in May?

Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Peniche in May

Surfing Peniche in May: in the main surf season, air around 16°C, sea around 16°C, 1.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

16°C

Sea temperature

16°C

Rain

1.3 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.5 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 16°C in May, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Peniche in May

Offshore of Peniche, waves in May average 1.7 m (6 ft), below the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.5 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the NW.

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 Peniche's surf season

Peniche's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. May is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Peniche?: Yes — May falls in Peniche's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Peniche in May?: About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Peniche in May?: Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.