# Best surf towns in May

68 surf towns where May is in the best season.

## Where the waves were best in May (measured)

1. Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico: good waves 100% of days, great 91%, sea 29°C
2. Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: good waves 95% of days, great 84%, sea 30°C
3. Chicama, Peru: good waves 100% of days, great 78%, sea 19°C
4. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: good waves 100% of days, great 76%, sea 30°C
5. Uluwatu, Indonesia: good waves 90% of days, great 84%, sea 28°C
6. Canggu, Indonesia: good waves 97% of days, great 77%, sea 28°C
7. Jacó & Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica: good waves 98% of days, great 72%, sea 30°C
8. El Zonte, El Salvador: good waves 99% of days, great 71%, sea 30°C
9. Nosara, Costa Rica: good waves 99% of days, great 70%, sea 30°C
10. Puerto Escondido, Mexico: good waves 97% of days, great 67%, sea 30°C
11. Playa Venao, Panama: good waves 98% of days, great 63%, sea 29°C
12. Kuta, Indonesia: good waves 84% of days, great 74%, sea 28°C
13. Dominical, Costa Rica: good waves 99% of days, great 58%, sea 30°C
14. El Tunco, El Salvador: good waves 99% of days, great 56%, sea 30°C
15. Tamarindo, Costa Rica: good waves 92% of days, great 61%, sea 30°C

## Europe

- [Anglet, France](https://swellcabin.com/town/anglet): beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Arrifana & Aljezur, Portugal](https://swellcabin.com/town/arrifana): beach/reef breaks, water 15–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Biarritz, France](https://swellcabin.com/town/biarritz): beach/reef breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Bude, United Kingdom](https://swellcabin.com/town/bude): beach/reef breaks, water 10–17°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Capbreton, France](https://swellcabin.com/town/capbreton): beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Carrapateira, Portugal](https://swellcabin.com/town/carrapateira): beach breaks, water 15–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate
- [Croyde, United Kingdom](https://swellcabin.com/town/croyde): beach breaks, water 10–17°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Hallbergmoos, Germany](https://swellcabin.com/town/hallbergmoos): pool breaks, water not published, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Hossegor, France](https://swellcabin.com/town/hossegor): beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Newquay, United Kingdom](https://swellcabin.com/town/newquay): beach/reef breaks, water 10–17°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Razo, Spain](https://swellcabin.com/town/razo): beach breaks, water 12–18°C, suits beginner/intermediate
- [Sagres, Portugal](https://swellcabin.com/town/sagres): beach/reef breaks, water 15–21°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Seignosse, France](https://swellcabin.com/town/seignosse): beach breaks, water 12–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Sennen Cove, United Kingdom](https://swellcabin.com/town/sennen): beach breaks, water 10–17°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Sion, Switzerland](https://swellcabin.com/town/sion): pool breaks, water 7–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

## Africa

- [Cape St Francis, South Africa](https://swellcabin.com/town/cape-st-francis): point/beach breaks, water 14–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Durban, South Africa](https://swellcabin.com/town/durban): beach breaks, water 20–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Elands Bay, South Africa](https://swellcabin.com/town/elands-bay): point breaks, water 11–16°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Jeffreys Bay, South Africa](https://swellcabin.com/town/jeffreys-bay): point breaks, water 14–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Kommetjie, South Africa](https://swellcabin.com/town/kommetjie): beach/reef breaks, water 11–15°C, suits intermediate/advanced

## Asia

- [Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka](https://swellcabin.com/town/arugam-bay): point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Canggu, Indonesia](https://swellcabin.com/town/canggu): beach/reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Himmafushi, Maldives](https://swellcabin.com/town/himmafushi): reef breaks, water 28–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Kuta, Indonesia](https://swellcabin.com/town/kuta-bali): beach/reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Medewi, Indonesia](https://swellcabin.com/town/medewi): point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
- [Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia](https://swellcabin.com/town/nusa-lembongan): reef breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Thulusdhoo, Maldives](https://swellcabin.com/town/thulusdhoo): reef breaks, water 28–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Uluwatu, Indonesia](https://swellcabin.com/town/uluwatu): reef/beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced

## Oceania

- [Bondi, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/bondi): beach breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate
- [Byron Bay, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/byron-bay): point/beach breaks, water 19–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Coolangatta, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/coolangatta): point/beach breaks, water 21–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Crescent Head, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/crescent-head): point breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate
- [Cronulla, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/cronulla): beach/reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Lennox Head, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/lennox-head): point/beach breaks, water 19–26°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Manly, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/manly): beach/reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Newcastle, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/newcastle): beach/reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Yamba & Angourie, Australia](https://swellcabin.com/town/yamba): point/beach breaks, water 19–25°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

## Pacific Islands

- [Waikiki, United States](https://swellcabin.com/town/waikiki): reef/beach breaks, water 24–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

## North America

- [Malibu, United States](https://swellcabin.com/town/malibu): point/reef breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [San Clemente, United States](https://swellcabin.com/town/san-clemente): point/reef/beach breaks, water 15–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Waco, United States](https://swellcabin.com/town/waco): pool breaks, water 7–32°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

## Mexico & Central America

- [Barra de la Cruz, Mexico](https://swellcabin.com/town/barra-de-la-cruz): point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Dominical, Costa Rica](https://swellcabin.com/town/dominical): beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [El Tunco, El Salvador](https://swellcabin.com/town/el-tunco): point/beach/reef breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [El Zonte, El Salvador](https://swellcabin.com/town/el-zonte): point/reef breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Jacó & Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica](https://swellcabin.com/town/jaco): beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [La Libertad, El Salvador](https://swellcabin.com/town/la-libertad): point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Las Flores, El Salvador](https://swellcabin.com/town/las-flores): point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Nosara, Costa Rica](https://swellcabin.com/town/nosara): beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Pavones, Costa Rica](https://swellcabin.com/town/pavones): point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Playa Venao, Panama](https://swellcabin.com/town/playa-venao): beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
- [Popoyo, Nicaragua](https://swellcabin.com/town/popoyo): reef/beach breaks, water 25–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Puerto Escondido, Mexico](https://swellcabin.com/town/puerto-escondido): beach/point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Punta Mita, Mexico](https://swellcabin.com/town/punta-mita): reef/point breaks, water 23–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua](https://swellcabin.com/town/san-juan-del-sur): beach/reef breaks, water 24–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Santa Teresa, Costa Rica](https://swellcabin.com/town/santa-teresa): beach/reef breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Tamarindo, Costa Rica](https://swellcabin.com/town/tamarindo): beach/rivermouth/reef breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico](https://swellcabin.com/town/troncones): point/beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

## South America

- [Chicama, Peru](https://swellcabin.com/town/chicama): point breaks, water 16–20°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Florianópolis, Brazil](https://swellcabin.com/town/florianopolis): beach/point breaks, water 18–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Garopaba, Brazil](https://swellcabin.com/town/garopaba): beach/point breaks, water 17–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Huanchaco, Peru](https://swellcabin.com/town/huanchaco): point/beach breaks, water 16–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Lobitos, Peru](https://swellcabin.com/town/lobitos): point/reef breaks, water 17–23°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Maresias, Brazil](https://swellcabin.com/town/maresias): beach breaks, water 20–26°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Praia do Rosa, Brazil](https://swellcabin.com/town/praia-do-rosa): beach breaks, water 17–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil](https://swellcabin.com/town/rio-de-janeiro): beach/point breaks, water 20–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
- [Saquarema, Brazil](https://swellcabin.com/town/saquarema): beach breaks, water 19–25°C, suits intermediate/advanced
- [Ubatuba, Brazil](https://swellcabin.com/town/ubatuba): beach/point breaks, water 20–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

## FAQ

### Where is the best surf in May?

In May, 68 surf towns on Swell Cabin are in season, including Anglet, Arrifana & Aljezur and Biarritz (Europe); Cape St Francis, Durban and Elands Bay (Africa); Arugam Bay, Canggu and Himmafushi (Asia); Bondi, Byron Bay and Coolangatta (Oceania); Waikiki (Pacific Islands); Malibu, San Clemente and Waco (North America); Barra de la Cruz, Dominical and El Tunco (Mexico & Central America); Chicama, Florianópolis and Garopaba (South America).

### Which surf towns had the most good surf days in May?

Measured over the last three years, May's waves were best at Troncones & La Saladita (good 100% of days, great 91%), Arugam Bay (good 95% of days, great 84%), Chicama (good 100% of days, great 78%), Santa Teresa (good 100% of days, great 76%) and Uluwatu (good 90% of days, great 84%). From each day's swell and wind (Open-Meteo), rated at each town's best spot like Swell Cabin's forecast.

### Where can beginners surf in May?

Beginner-friendly surf towns in season in May include Florianópolis (Brazil), Newquay (United Kingdom), Waikiki (United States), Biarritz (France), Kuta (Indonesia), San Clemente (United States), Canggu (Indonesia) and Bondi (Australia).

### Where can I surf in warm water in May?

Warm-water surf towns (24°C+ all year) in season in May: Waikiki (United States), Uluwatu (Indonesia), Kuta (Indonesia), Canggu (Indonesia), Tamarindo (Costa Rica), Jacó & Playa Hermosa (Costa Rica), Puerto Escondido (Mexico) and Nusa Lembongan (Indonesia).