Surf Forecasts:
Buxton Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buxton Point this week:
The surf forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buxton Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 55 | 82 | 169 | 277 | 210 | 129 | 86 | 44 | 28 | 27 | 55 | 84 | 316 | 167 | 82 | 48 | 68 | 66 | 61 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:05AM0.82m | 1:08PM1.06m | 2:07AM0.77m | 1:52PM1.05m | 3:12AM0.75m | 2:38PM1.04m | 4:15AM0.74m | 3:26PM1.05m | 5:11AM0.75m | 4:15PM1.06m | 6:01AM0.77m | 5:03PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM0.37m | 6:35AM0.47m | 8:06PM0.37m | 7:15AM0.52m | 9:03PM0.36m | 7:59AM0.56m | 9:58PM0.35m | 8:50AM0.58m | 10:49PM0.33m | 9:44AM0.59m | 11:37PM0.30m | 10:37AM0.59m | 00:20AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSW 5 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 23 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 129 | 86 | 44 | 28 | 27 | 8 | 84 | 316 | 46 | 82 | 41 | 68 | 66 | 61 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 14 | E 14 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 18 | SSE 17 | S 6 | NE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 55 | 6 | 3 | 167 | 37 | 48 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 8 | E 14 | SE 14 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 13 | S 15 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 12 | S 6 | E 16 | E 15 | S 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 3 | — | 2 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | N 3 | NW 2 | W 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 55 | 82 | 169 | 277 | 210 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 381 | 61 | 61 | 76 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 469 | 61 | 477 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 490 |
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The above surf forecast table for Buxton Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buxton Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buxton 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 (Buxton 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).
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