Buxton Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.25° S 148.02° E

Buxton Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buxton Point sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.4° 

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


Buxton Point surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 436 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buxton Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 6th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Thu
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.8
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.5
SSW
7
0.7
E
12
0.9
E
10
1.2
E
12
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
293
135
65
47
73
54
27
16
51
195
159
419
308
181
132
174
432
239
148
113
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
N
10
NNW
5
N
20
NNE
5
SSW
20
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
2:48AM0.84m
2:41PM1.17m
4:05AM0.83m
3:38PM1.22m
5:19AM0.83m
4:37PM1.27m
6:25AM0.85m
5:37PM1.31m
7:22AM0.88m
6:36PM1.33m
8:14AM0.90m
7:33PM1.32m
Low Tide
8:42PM0.28m
8:09AM0.46m
9:49PM0.21m
9:07AM0.50m
10:54PM0.14m
10:09AM0.52m
11:56PM0.07m
11:12AM0.52m
00:54AM0.03m
12:14PM0.50m
1:48AM0.01m
1:15PM0.48m
2:38AM0.03m
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:15
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:21
 mm
7
2
2
2
Temp °C
14
8
13
12
9
14
14
10
14
13
11
11
11
8
14
14
12
12
11
7
Feels °C
11
5
10
9
6
11
11
7
11
8
10
7
4
1
11
10
7
7
8
4
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Information about the Buxton Point Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Buxton 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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