Is December a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
December 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 1.8 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
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In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 18°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 16 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is December a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
December 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 1.8 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in December?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in December?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in December?
Around 18°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Sydney – Manly Beach (1.8 m waves), Sydney – Bondi Beach (1.8 m waves) & Bells Beach (1.9 m waves).
