Is May a good time for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos?
May is a fair month for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos; the best time is January–March. Waves 1.1 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
Plan your trip to Porto – MatosinhosEvery 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: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 10 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
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Portugal in May →Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Porto – Matosinhos
- Penas Surf School 0.4 km
- SurfVentura - Escola de Surf 0.4 km
- Fsih Surf School 0.6 km
- Matosinhos 0.8 km
- Surfivor - Porto Surf Hostel 2.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos?
May is a fair month for surfing at Porto – Matosinhos; the best time is January–March. Waves 1.1 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Porto – Matosinhos in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Porto – Matosinhos in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Porto – Matosinhos in May?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Taghazout (2 m waves), Taghazout – Anchor Point (2 m waves) & Tamraght – Banana Point (2 m waves).
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