Is May a good time for surfing at Arrifana?
May is a good month for surfing at Arrifana (best: January–March). Waves 1.7 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
Plan your trip to ArrifanaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 5 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Portugal in May →Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Arrifana
- Surfcamp Arrifana 0.4 km
- Arrifana Surf Lodge 1.2 km
- MissionToSurf Portugal - Surfcamp 2 km
- Mayla Surf House 2.5 km
- Nomad Surf Resort - Russo Surf Camp 7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Arrifana?
May is a good month for surfing at Arrifana (best: January–March). Waves 1.7 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Arrifana in May?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Arrifana in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Arrifana in May?
Around 21°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Taghazout (2 m waves), Taghazout – Anchor Point (2 m waves) & Tamraght – Banana Point (2 m waves).
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