May's Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.92° S 147.52° E

May's Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's May's Point sea temperature is
11.3° C
1.1° 

May's Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


May's Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, S swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for May's Point this week:

The surf forecast for May's Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at May's Point in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 17th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for May's Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you—this forecast for May’s Point is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a lot of small, ordinary days to wade through before anything really turns on. The first decent sign of life doesn’t show up until the morning of Saturday the 25th of July, so we’re looking at about a ten-day gap from the start of the period where the surf is just not worth paddling out for. After that, there’s a brief window of promise, but it’s not a long-lived run.

The standout session is without a doubt Saturday morning, the 25th of July. The swell jumps up to 4ft from the south with a long 17-second period—that’s proper groundswell energy, with 667 (moderate to strong combined energy) behind it. For a sheltered point break like May’s Point, that south direction is right where it wants it, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the west at 9 mph. The water is sitting at 52°, which is about a degree and a half colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that nip. The break is a point that rarely breaks, so when it does, you get in the water. Crowds are possible, but it’s worth it.

The other session worth your time is the Thursday afternoon of the 29th of July. Swell drops to 2ft from the south, still with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy—north wind at 3 mph. That’s a clean, calm window for a small but fun wave. Combined energy is 154 (weak to moderate), so it’s not pumping, but it’s clean and rideable.

Most of the rest of the 16 days is a mix of tiny swell, poor conditions, or cross-shore chop. The Thursday morning of the 23rd of July has a clean 1.0ft south swell with 18-second period and 71 combined energy, but it’s too small to get excited about.

So, bottom line: wait for Saturday the 25th of July morning if you want the best of it. May’s Point is a rarely-breaking gem, and that morning is the one to go for. After that, the surf dribbles away again. Stay patient, mate.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:11PM0.78m
10:50AM0.42m
8:04PM0.72m
11:29AM0.44m
8:56PM0.64m
11:57AM0.47m
9:49PM0.56m
12:18PM0.50m
10:45PM0.48m
12:37PM0.53m
11:47PM0.42m
12:55PM0.57m
00:58AM0.38m
Low Tide
3:18AM-0.00m
1:09PM0.41m
4:06AM0.05m
2:33PM0.41m
4:45AM0.11m
4:05PM0.40m
5:14AM0.17m
5:36PM0.38m
5:33AM0.22m
6:58PM0.34m
5:44AM0.26m
8:04PM0.29m
5:54AM0.29m
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Information about the May's Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for May's Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at May's Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our May's Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (May's Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for May's Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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