Is May a good time for surfing at Busua?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Busua. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to BusuaEvery 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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 25; a day can have both
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; when equal, warmer water first.
Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Busua?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Busua. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Busua in May?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Busua in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Busua in May?
Around 30°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 25; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Robertsport – Cotton Trees (1.2 m waves).
