Is May a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?

Yes — May falls in Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September).

How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in May?

About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in May?

Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.

Surf Puerto Escondido in May

Surfing Puerto Escondido in May: in the main surf season, air around 25°C, sea around 30°C, 1.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

25°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

1.8 mm/day

Wind

10 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.1 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in May, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in May

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in May average 1.6 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.1 m (7 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 Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido's main surf season runs May–September. May is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?: Yes — May falls in Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September).
How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in May?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in May?: Air temperature averages 25°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.