
Surf Forecasts:
Buxton Point surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, S swell with 1,174 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with NNE 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 (Jun 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 30th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SSW 6 | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
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121 | 270 | 335 | 258 | 225 | 135 | 192 | 251 | 173 | 125 | 94 | 181 | 199 | 850 | 859 | 972 | 551 | 320 | 161 | 116 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 8:08PM1.15m | 10:02AM0.82m | 8:48PM1.14m | 10:42AM0.83m | 9:27PM1.13m | 11:20AM0.86m | 10:06PM1.10m | 11:56AM0.89m | 10:47PM1.06m | 12:32PM0.93m | 11:32PM1.02m | 1:08PM0.98m | 00:26AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.60m | 3:28AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.60m | 4:06AM0.17m | 3:19PM0.60m | 4:41AM0.17m | 4:05PM0.60m | 5:15AM0.18m | 4:55PM0.60m | 5:49AM0.19m | 5:49PM0.58m | 6:24AM0.22m | 6:48PM0.54m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 14 | SSE 14 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
35 | 17 | 335 | 258 | 15 | 19 | 192 | 251 | 173 | 125 | 94 | 30 | 199 | 331 | 669 | 606 | 551 | 320 | 161 | 116 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 9 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
— | 10 | 15 | 4 | 2 | — | 14 | 3 | 17 | 61 | 92 | 45 | 147 | 3 | 3 | 972 | 522 | 256 | 115 | 113 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 14 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NW 2 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | WSW 5 | SSW 11 | S 9 | WSW 4 | — | W 2 | — | — | — |
121 | 270 | — | 1 | 225 | 135 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 181 | 57 | 850 | 859 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 76 | 61 | 76 | 0 | 618 | 15 | 534 | 639 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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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