Is April a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
April is outside the best season for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff; the best time is May–September. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 2 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 17°C.
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In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 17°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is April a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
April is outside the best season for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff; the best time is May–September. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 2 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in April?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in April?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in April?
Around 17°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Sydney – Bondi Beach (2.1 m waves), Sydney – Manly Beach (2.1 m waves) & Crescent Head (1.8 m waves).
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