Bournemouth – Boscombe in May
May is a fair month for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe; the best time is November–December.
Plan your trip to Bournemouth – BoscombeEvery 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
- Waves: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Bournemouth – BoscombeEngland (Dorset), United KingdomBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BOH 7 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1391 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves2
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 1394 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves3
CarcavelosPortugal · 1462 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves4
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1433 km away · water 16°C1.7 m waves5
LacanauFrance · 638 km away · water 16°C1.4 m waves6
GuinchoPortugal · 1461 km away · water 16°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Bournemouth – Boscombe
- Wetsuit Centre 1.4 km
- The Watersports Academy 6.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe?
May is a fair month for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe; the best time is November–December. Waves 0.9 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Bournemouth – Boscombe in May?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Bournemouth – Boscombe in May?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bournemouth – Boscombe in May?
Around 17°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Peniche – Baleal (1.9 m waves), Peniche – Supertubos (1.9 m waves) & Carcavelos (1.7 m waves).