Is January a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
January 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 1.7 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Tasmania – Shipstern BluffEvery 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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is January a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
January 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 1.7 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in January?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in January?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in January?
Around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Sydney – Manly Beach (1.9 m waves), Sydney – Bondi Beach (1.9 m waves) & Crescent Head (1.6 m waves).
