Puerto Escondido – Zicatela in May
May is one of the best months for surfing at Puerto Escondido – Zicatela.
Plan your trip to Puerto Escondido – ZicatelaEvery 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: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 34°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 9 rainy days
Puerto Escondido – ZicatelaOaxaca, MexicoAdvanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ PXM 4 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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SayulitaMexico · 1045 km away1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Puerto Escondido – Zicatela
- Hotel Surf Olas Altas 0.4 km
- Papaya Surf 0.5 km
- Surfing Hostal 0.7 km
- Alebrijes Casa Surf 0.8 km
- El Coyote Hostal and Surf 1.5 km
- Hotel Arena Surf 1.5 km
- and 4 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 Puerto Escondido – Zicatela?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Puerto Escondido – Zicatela. Waves 1.7 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 34°C.
How warm is the water at Puerto Escondido – Zicatela in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Puerto Escondido – Zicatela in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Puerto Escondido – Zicatela in May?
Around 34°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Sayulita (1 m waves).