Sagres in May
May is a good month for surfing at Sagres (best: January–March).
Plan your trip to SagresEvery 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: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 6 rainy days
SagresAlgarve, PortugalBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 36 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
1
TaghazoutMorocco · 722 km away · water 19°C2 m waves2Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · 722 km away · water 19°C2 m waves3
ImsouaneMorocco · 690 km away · water 18°C2 m waves4
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 599 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves5
EssaouiraMorocco · 617 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves6
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 265 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 Sagres
- International Surf School 0.7 km
- Algarve Surf School 0.8 km
- Freeride Surf Center 1.5 km
- Sagres Natura Surf Camp & Hostel 1.3 km
- Aldeia Caiçara Surf House 1.5 km
- Pure Surf Lodge 7.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Sagres?
May is a good month for surfing at Sagres (best: January–March). Waves 1.7 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Sagres in May?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sagres in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sagres in May?
Around 21°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 6 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).