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Buxton Point Surf Forecast
/ TAS – East Coast (46 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
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Buxton Point surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Buxton Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buxton Point sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 125 | 101 | 129 | 176 | 124 | 234 | 146 | 318 | 150 | 75 | 58 | 24 | 57 | 93 | 33 | 90 | 168 | 264 | 122 | 318 | 1210 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:04PM 0.84 | 2:58AM 1.01 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:00PM 0.62 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 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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