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May's Point

Tasmania, Australia · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Flat · Messy · ENE
Wave
0.1m
Period
7.3s
Wind
21 km/h Onshore
Tide
Falling

Tide · today

Falling · Low in 2h15
0.6m1.3m10h12h15h18h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Hobart local

Tuesday

22 Sept
10:00
0m
7.7s
20 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0m
7.6s
12 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0m
7.5s
14 km/h
Cross
18:00
0m
7.3s
27 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.1m
7.3s
21 km/h
Onshore

Wednesday

23 Sept
06:00
0m
7.5s
17 km/h
Cross
09:00
0m
7.7s
20 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
7.9s
20 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0m
7.7s
15 km/h
Cross
18:00
0m
7.7s
13 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0m
8.1s
7 km/h
Cross

Thursday

24 Sept
06:00
0m
7.8s
10 km/h
Cross
09:00
0m
7.9s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
0m
7.6s
12 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0m
7.4s
24 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.3m
7.6s
26 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.3m
7.8s
28 km/h
Cross

Friday

25 Sept
06:00
0m
7.7s
19 km/h
Cross
09:00
0m
7.8s
15 km/h
Onshore
12:00
0m
8s
17 km/h
Cross
15:00
0m
8.2s
21 km/h
Cross
18:00
0m
8.5s
29 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0m
6.4s
29 km/h
Offshore

Saturday

26 Sept
06:00
0m
6.7s
34 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0m
8s
39 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0m
8.6s
42 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0m
8.4s
41 km/h
Cross
18:00
0m
7.8s
34 km/h
Cross
21:00
0m
7s
24 km/h
Cross

Sunday

27 Sept
06:00
0m
6.7s
3 km/h
Cross
09:00
0m
7.3s
6 km/h
Cross

About May's Point

May's Point is a point break over mixed in Tasmania, Australia. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the N / NE / E with light offshore winds from the S / SW / W, around low tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Point
Bottom
Mixed
Best tide
low
Best swell direction
N, NE, E
Best wind direction
S, SW, W
Ideal wave size
0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m

May's Point surf FAQ

Is May's Point good for beginners?+

May's Point is a point break over mixed, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for May's Point?+

Different days call for different boards. May's Point handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing May's Point?+

May's Point tends to work best around low tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for May's Point?+

Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the N / NE / E with light offshore winds from the S / SW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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