Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) surfForecast / VIC – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 31 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 2nd Feb)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 6th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 1st Feb)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buckleys Reef (Wilsons Promontory) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)12668811111111111111111214141313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)106821724034493502131831037758407587395434239380336277187
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
20
WSW
35
WSW
40
SW
30
S
15
S
15
S
10
ENE
5
N
20
SE
10
NE
10
W
15
WSW
15
NW
20
WSW
20
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscross-
off
offcross-
on
oncrossononononcross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:36AM
0.00
10:34AM
0.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
-0.00
2:48PM
-0.00
9:41PM
-0.00
Sat
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:31--6:31
Sunset8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:27--8:25--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---11---------1------
Temp. °C201716151414141419192019191717171515161516
Feels °C (?)201510749101118151817171613141213131314
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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 12 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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