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

November 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 1.9 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
  • Air: 16°C by day, 10°C at night
  • Weather: 26 sunny days, 16 rainy days

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

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

November 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 1.9 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.

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

About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.

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

About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).

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

Around 16°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 16 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in November?

Within 1,500 km: Sydney – Manly Beach (1.7 m waves), Sydney – Bondi Beach (1.7 m waves) & Bells Beach (1.9 m waves).

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