Surf Forecasts:
Buxton Point surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 20th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 106 | 92 | 235 | 199 | 91 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 81 | 67 | 121 | 94 | 71 | 44 | 112 | 167 | 87 | 360 | 371 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.35m | 8:54AM0.92m | 7:59PM1.38m | 9:55AM0.92m | 8:55PM1.38m | 10:52AM0.93m | 9:52PM1.34m | 11:46AM0.94m | 10:49PM1.27m | 12:37PM0.96m | 11:46PM1.17m | 1:25PM0.99m | 00:44AM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:46PM0.50m | 2:20AM-0.05m | 1:43PM0.53m | 3:17AM-0.09m | 2:41PM0.54m | 4:13AM-0.09m | 3:40PM0.54m | 5:07AM-0.05m | 4:42PM0.54m | 5:58AM0.02m | 5:47PM0.53m | 6:46AM0.10m | 6:55PM0.52m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:40 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
67 | 106 | 26 | 235 | 199 | 91 | 34 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 67 | 121 | 94 | 71 | 44 | 38 | 102 | 36 | 360 | 371 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | S 7 | S 13 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | NE 10 | NE 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 |
12 | 14 | 92 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 38 | 18 | 24 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 112 | 167 | 87 | 72 | 74 | 114 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 4 | — | NE 12 | S 14 | S 18 | SSE 9 | S 15 | SSE 12 | NE 10 | NE 5 | — | S 21 | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 |
4 | 7 | 8 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 24 | 4 | — | 9 | 22 | — | 55 | 20 | 24 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | SSE 4 | ENE 10 | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — |
15 | 3 | — | — | 71 | 48 | — | — | 5 | 81 | 11 | — | 12 | 14 | 27 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 76 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 76 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 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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