Porthleven in May
May is a good month for surfing at Porthleven (best: January–February, November–December).
Plan your trip to PorthlevenEvery 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 14 rainy days
PorthlevenEngland (Cornwall), United KingdomAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ NQY 46 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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Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1232 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves2
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 1235 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves3
CarcavelosPortugal · 1307 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves4
SagresPortugal · 1483 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves5
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1275 km away · water 16°C1.7 m waves6
LacanauFrance · 644 km away · water 16°C1.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Porthleven?
May is a good month for surfing at Porthleven (best: January–February, November–December). Waves 1.4 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Porthleven in May?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Porthleven in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Porthleven in May?
Around 16°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Peniche – Baleal (1.9 m waves), Peniche – Supertubos (1.9 m waves) & Carcavelos (1.7 m waves).