Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas in May
May is a good month for surfing at Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (best: January–March).
Plan your trip to Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasEvery 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: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 8 rainy days
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasLisbon District (Mafra), PortugalIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 30 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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 · 939 km away · water 19°C2 m waves2Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · 939 km away · water 19°C2 m waves3
ImsouaneMorocco · 907 km away · water 18°C2 m waves4
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 816 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves5
EssaouiraMorocco · 833 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves6
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 43 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 Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas
- Blue Ocean Ericeira Surf School & Rentals 0.2 km
- Activity Surf Center 2.7 km
- Surfer's Den 2.2 km
- Amar Hostel, Suites and Surf Camp 2.6 km
- MagikVanilla Surfcamp 2.9 km
- Mellowmove Surfcamp 3.1 km
- WOT Ericeira Surf Hostel 3.7 km
- Lapoint Surf Camp 5 km
- and 1 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas?
May is a good month for surfing at Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (best: January–March). Waves 1.7 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas in May?
Around 20°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 8 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).