Surf foiling in Australia in May
In May the best surf foiling in Australia is at Crescent Head, Lancelin & Margaret River – Surfers Point.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21–23°C, 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 22–23°C
- Air: 21°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
- For beginners: Byron Bay – The Pass.
When are you planning to go?
1
MayPEAK SEASON
Crescent Head
Australia
1.9 m waves23° water21° air
Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ PQQ 30 km
2
MayGOOD
Lancelin
Australia
2.7 m waves22° water23° air
Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ PER 119 km
3
MayGOOD
Surfers Point
Margaret River · Australia
2.5 m waves21° water20° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PER 244 km
4
MayGOOD
Byron Bay
The Pass · Australia
1.3 m waves22° air
Beginner-friendly · ✈ BNK 23 km
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surf foiling in Australia in May?
Crescent Head: 1.9 m waves; Lancelin: 2.7 m waves; Margaret River – Surfers Point: 2.5 m waves.
How warm is the water in Australia in May?
21–23°C: 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 22–23°C.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Byron Bay – The Pass.
Which airport is closest?
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), 30 km from Crescent Head; Perth International Airport (PER), 119 km from Lancelin; Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), 23 km from Byron Bay – The Pass.
