Is May a good time for surfing at Sydney – Manly Beach?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Sydney – Manly Beach. Waves 2.1 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Sydney – Manly 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: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 14 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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MayPEAK SEASON
Noosa River
Noosa · Australia
2.1 m waves23° water23° air
840 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ MCY 22 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
First Point
Noosa · Australia
2.1 m waves23° water23° air
842 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ MCY 23 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Lennox Head
Australia
2.1 m waves23° water22° air
598 km away · Advanced only · shorty · ✈ BNK 5 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Angourie
Australia
2.1 m waves22° water21° air
518 km away · Advanced only · shorty · ✈ LSY 73 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Bondi Beach
Sydney · Australia
2.1 m waves21° water20° air
11 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ SYD 11 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Crescent Head
Australia
1.9 m waves23° water21° air
331 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ PQQ 30 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 Sydney – Manly Beach?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Sydney – Manly Beach. Waves 2.1 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Sydney – Manly Beach in May?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sydney – Manly Beach in May?
About 2.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sydney – Manly Beach in May?
Around 20°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (2.1 m waves), Noosa – First Point (2.1 m waves) & Lennox Head (2.1 m waves).
