Skeleton Bay in May
May is a good month for surfing at Skeleton Bay (best: July–August).
Plan your trip to Skeleton BayEvery 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: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 22°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 0 rainy days
Skeleton BayErongo, NamibiaAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WVB 23 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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MuizenbergSouth Africa · 1304 km away · water 16°C3 m waves2
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · 1272 km away · water 15°C3 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 Skeleton Bay?
May is a good month for surfing at Skeleton Bay (best: July–August). Waves 1.6 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Skeleton Bay in May?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Skeleton Bay in May?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Skeleton Bay in May?
Around 22°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Muizenberg (3 m waves) & Bloubergstrand (3 m waves).