Where to go surf foiling in South America in May
The 9 best surf foiling spots in South America in May: the best-known spots in season first.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
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In short
- Best for surf foiling in South America in May: Lobitos (Peru), Florianópolis – Joaquina (Brazil) & Mar del Plata (Argentina).
- Water at the top 10: 12–29°C.
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Itacaré, São Miguel do Gostoso & Cumbuco.
- For beginners: Itacaré, São Miguel do Gostoso & Cumbuco.
By continent
By country
1
MayPEAK SEASON
Lobitos
Peru
1.9 m waves22° water30° air
Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ TYL 14 km
2
MayPEAK SEASON
Joaquina
Florianópolis · Brazil
1.5 m waves22° water23° air
Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ FLN 11 km
3
MayPEAK SEASON
Mar del Plata
Argentina
1.5 m waves15° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ MDQ 11 km
4
MayGOOD
Matanzas
Chile
1.9 m waves12° water15° air
Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SCL 118 km
5
MayPEAK SEASON
Chicama
Peru
1.3 m waves20° water24° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 56 km
6
MayPEAK SEASON
Itacaré
Brazil
1.2 m waves28° water27° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ IOS 59 km
7
MayGOOD
São Miguel do Gostoso
Brazil
1.4 m waves29° water30° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ NAT 78 km
8
MayGOOD
Cumbuco
Brazil
1.3 m waves29° water30° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 27 km
9
MayGOOD
Taíba
Brazil
1.3 m waves29° water30° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ FOR 51 km
The 9 best surf foiling spots in May: spots in their best season first, the best-known first, then by wave height. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where is the best surf foiling in South America in May?
Lobitos (Peru): 1.9 m waves; Florianópolis – Joaquina (Brazil): 1.5 m waves; Mar del Plata (Argentina): 1.5 m waves.
Where is the water warm in May?
Cumbuco: 29°C, no wetsuit; Taíba: 29°C, no wetsuit; São Miguel do Gostoso: 29°C, no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Itacaré, São Miguel do Gostoso & Cumbuco.
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