Is February a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?

February 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 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.

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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, 13°C at night
  • Weather: 26 sunny days, 10 rainy days

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is February a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?

February 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 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.

How warm is the water at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in February?

About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in February?

About 2 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in February?

Around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 10 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in February?

Within 1,500 km: Sydney – Manly Beach (1.9 m waves), Sydney – Bondi Beach (1.9 m waves) & Crescent Head (1.6 m waves).

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