Offshore StaysSurf Popoyo in May
Surfing Popoyo in May: in the main surf season, air around 29°C, sea around 29°C, 6.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
29°C
Sea temperature
29°C
Rain
6.5 mm/day
Wind
19 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.2 m (4 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.5 m (5 ft)+
Swell period
14 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in May, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Popoyo in May
Offshore of Popoyo, waves in May average 1.2 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.5 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.
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 Popoyo's surf season
Popoyo's main surf season runs March–October. May is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is May a good month to surf Popoyo?
- Yes — May falls in Popoyo's main surf season (March–October).
- How warm is the sea in Popoyo in May?
- About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Popoyo in May?
- Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 6.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.