Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.98° S 146.27° E

Issued: 9 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
15.4° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) this week:

The surf forecast for Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 11th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.1
SW
18
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.5
WSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
276
1255
918
597
443
313
719
464
362
886
877
810
458
256
135
147
142
169
257
180
149
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
NE
5
ESE
15
NE
10
NNE
5
NW
15
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:15AM0.00m
9:03AM0.00m
10:39AM0.00m
12:14PM0.00m
Low Tide
8:10PM-0.00m
9:52PM-0.00m
11:26PM-0.00m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
5
10
Temp °C
14
14
15
17
19
19
18
18
18
13
13
12
12
14
15
16
17
19
18
19
20
Feels °C
13
13
14
15
17
18
15
14
13
8
9
10
9
12
13
14
16
19
17
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.1
SW
18
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.1
E
6
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
WSW
13
Energy kJ
276
1255
918
597
443
313
719
464
362
1
877
810
458
256
135
147
142
169
257
180
149
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
9
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.3
E
3
0.2
E
4
0.3
SW
21
0.3
E
4
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
6
0.3
E
4
0.1
E
9
0.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
79
9
4
2
1
70
3
5
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
18
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
6
0.3
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
214
4
1
2
5
20
5
1
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.5
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
6
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
E
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
4
0.3
E
4
0.8
ENE
5
Energy kJ
3
12
74
51
886
117
1
1
1
4
13
9
3
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
412
179
179
15
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
4
5
5
5
4
4
3
4
7
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) 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 (Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory)) 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 Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) 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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