Tofo in May
May is a good month for surfing at Tofo (best: January–April, June, August–October).
Plan your trip to TofoEvery 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: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 11 rainy days
TofoInhambane, MozambiqueBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ INH 14 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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DurbanSouth Africa · 803 km away · water 24°C1.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Tofo
- Nelson Surf & Lessons Tofo Shop 0.1 km
- Kitesurf Tofo House 0.2 km
- Casa Surf Lodge 0.4 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Tofo?
May is a good month for surfing at Tofo (best: January–April, June, August–October). Waves 1.3 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Tofo in May?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Tofo in May?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tofo in May?
Around 26°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Durban (1.8 m waves).