Is May a good time for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay?
May is a fair month for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay; the best time is June–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.5 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 24°C.
Plan your trip to Baja – Scorpion BayEvery 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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 0 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is May a good time for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay?
May is a fair month for surfing at Baja – Scorpion Bay; the best time is June–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.5 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Baja – Scorpion Bay in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Baja – Scorpion Bay in May?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Baja – Scorpion Bay in May?
Around 24°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Punta de Mita – La Lancha (1.1 m waves), Pascuales (1.6 m waves) & La Saladita (1.6 m waves).
