Best surf spots in May

Best Surf Spots in May

May is excellent for Mexico, Indonesia, and El Salvador, with reliable swells building across the Pacific as the season ramps up.

May is one of the best-value surf travel months. The Pacific swell season is in full swing, with Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua all picking up consistent South groundswell. Indonesia is on, with Bali and the Bukit Peninsula delivering some of their cleanest surf of the year. Crowds are still manageable before the Northern Hemisphere summer push, and prices are lower than the peak season months.

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