Is May a good time for surfing at La Saladita?
May is a good month for surfing at La Saladita (best: June, September–October). Waves 1.6 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
Plan your trip to La SaladitaEvery 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: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 33°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 5 rainy days
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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MayPEAK SEASON
Zicatela
Puerto Escondido · Mexico
1.7 m waves29° water34° air
548 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ PXM 4 km
2
MayPEAK SEASON
Salina Cruz
Mexico
1.6 m waves30° water34° air
716 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ IZT 40 km
3
MayPEAK SEASON
Barra de la Cruz
Mexico
1.7 m waves30° water32° air
657 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HUX 32 km
4
MayPEAK SEASON
La Lancha
Punta de Mita · Mexico
1.1 m waves27° water29° air
508 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ PVR 26 km
5
MayGOOD
Pascuales
Mexico
1.6 m waves28° water31° air
258 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ CLQ 62 km
6
MayGOOD
Troncones
Mexico
1.5 m waves29° water32° air
8 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ ZIH 34 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Mexico in May →Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at La Saladita?
May is a good month for surfing at La Saladita (best: June, September–October). Waves 1.6 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
How warm is the water at La Saladita in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at La Saladita in May?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at La Saladita in May?
Around 33°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.7 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves) & Barra de la Cruz (1.7 m waves).
