Bird Island Basin – Padre Island in May
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bird Island Basin – Padre Island.
Plan your trip to Bird Island Basin – Padre IslandEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Bird Island Basin – Padre IslandTexas (Corpus Christi), United StatesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CRP 37 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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South Padre Island – Laguna MadreUnited States · 150 km away · water 28°C18 windy days2
La VentanaMexico · 1326 km away · water 25°CcalmWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Bird Island Basin – Padre Island?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bird Island Basin – Padre Island. 12 windy days, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Bird Island Basin – Padre Island in May?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Bird Island Basin – Padre Island in May?
About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
What is the weather like at Bird Island Basin – Padre Island in May?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (18 windy days) & La Ventana (calm).