Thurso East in May
May is a fair month for surfing at Thurso East; the best time is January–February, December.
Plan your trip to Thurso EastEvery 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: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 10°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 13°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Thurso EastScotland (Highland), United KingdomAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ WIC 29 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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UnstadNorway · 1361 km away · water 7°C2 m waves2
ÞorlákshöfnIceland · 1115 km away · water 8°C2.4 m waves3
Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 309 km away · water 11°C1.8 m waves4
LahinchIreland · 727 km away · water 14°C1.4 m waves5
PorthlevenUnited Kingdom · 954 km away · water 13°C1.4 m waves6
La TorcheFrance · 1198 km away · water 15°C1.2 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 Thurso East?
May is a fair month for surfing at Thurso East; the best time is January–February, December. Waves 1.3 m, water 10°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Thurso East in May?
About 10°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Thurso East in May?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Thurso East in May?
Around 13°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Unstad (2 m waves), Þorlákshöfn (2.4 m waves) & Tiree – Balevullin (1.8 m waves).