Offshore StaysSurf Sayulita in May
Surfing Sayulita in May: in the main surf season, air around 26°C, sea around 27°C, 0.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
26°C
Sea temperature
27°C
Rain
0.3 mm/day
Wind
11 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.1 m (4 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.3 m (4 ft)+
Swell period
14 s
Main swell direction
From SW (225°)
What to wear: with the sea around 27°C in May, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Sayulita in May
Offshore of Sayulita, waves in May average 1.1 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.0 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.3 m (4 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SW.
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 Sayulita's surf season
Sayulita's main surf season runs May–October. May is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is May a good month to surf Sayulita?
- Yes — May falls in Sayulita's main surf season (May–October).
- How warm is the sea in Sayulita in May?
- About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Sayulita in May?
- Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.