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Buxton Point Surf Forecast
/ TAS – East Coast (46 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Buxton Point surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 22 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
15.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 263 | 349 | 238 | 206 | 90 | 39 | 42 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 31 | 66 | 86 | 79 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | off | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:19AM 1.21 | 2:22PM 0.90 | 1:21AM 1.16 | 3:20PM 0.91 | 2:25AM 1.10 | 4:12PM 0.93 | 3:30AM 1.04 | 4:58PM 0.97 | 4:32AM 0.99 | 5:38PM 1.00 | 5:33AM 0.94 | 6:15PM 1.04 | 6:31AM 0.90 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:12PM 0.58 | 7:37AM 0.07 | 7:17PM 0.58 | 8:36AM 0.12 | 8:26PM 0.57 | 9:31AM 0.17 | 9:36PM 0.55 | 10:21AM 0.23 | 10:42PM 0.50 | 11:05AM 0.28 | 11:42PM 0.45 | 11:46AM 0.34 | 12:36AM 0.39 | 12:23PM 0.40 | |||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | ||
| Sunset | 5:25 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 10 | ||
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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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