Is May a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.9 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°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: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 20 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is May a good time for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.9 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in May?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in May?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff in May?
Around 14°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 20 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Sydney – Bondi Beach (2.1 m waves), Crescent Head (1.9 m waves) & Sydney – Manly Beach (2.1 m waves).
