Carcavelos in May
May is a good month for surfing at Carcavelos (best: January–March).
Plan your trip to CarcavelosEvery 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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 6 rainy days
CarcavelosLisbon District (Cascais), PortugalBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 6 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave 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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TaghazoutMorocco · 905 km away · water 19°C2 m waves2Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · 905 km away · water 19°C2 m waves3
ImsouaneMorocco · 873 km away · water 18°C2 m waves4
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 782 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves5
EssaouiraMorocco · 799 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves6
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 77 km away · water 16°C1.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Carcavelos
- Angels Surf School 0.7 km
- Caparica Evolution Surf School 8.3 km
- byseacle Lisbon Bike Surf Camp 1.4 km
- Carcavelos Surf - House 1.6 km
- Pure Surfcamp Caparica 8.7 km
- Caparica Surf Villa 9.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Carcavelos?
May is a good month for surfing at Carcavelos (best: January–March). Waves 1.7 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Carcavelos in May?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Carcavelos in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Carcavelos in May?
Around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Taghazout (2 m waves), Taghazout – Anchor Point (2 m waves) & Imsouane (2 m waves).