South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in May
May is a good month for kitesurfing at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (best: April).
Plan your trip to South Padre Island – Laguna MadreEvery 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
- Wind: 18 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 10 rainy days
South Padre Island – Laguna MadreTexas, United StatesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ BRO 36 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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Bird Island Basin – Padre IslandUnited States · 150 km away · water 27°C12 windy days2
La VentanaMexico · 1310 km away · water 25°CcalmWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (best: April). 18 windy days, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in May?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in May?
About 18 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
What is the weather like at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in May?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Bird Island Basin – Padre Island (12 windy days) & La Ventana (calm).