Is May a good time for surfing at Cactus Beach?
May is a good month for surfing at Cactus Beach (best: June–September). Waves 2 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Cactus BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 8 rainy days
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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MayGOOD
Esperance
Australia
2.3 m waves19° water21° air
1050 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ EPR 19 km
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MayGOOD
Bells Beach
Australia
1.8 m waves16° water16° air
1240 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AVV 40 km
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MayGOOD
Woolamai
Phillip Island · Australia
1.2 m waves16° water16° air
1330 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ MBW 66 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Australia in May →Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Cactus Beach?
May is a good month for surfing at Cactus Beach (best: June–September). Waves 2 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Cactus Beach in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Cactus Beach in May?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cactus Beach in May?
Around 20°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Esperance (2.3 m waves), Bells Beach (1.8 m waves) & Phillip Island – Woolamai (1.2 m waves).
