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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 3 pm Thursday 28 May 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
15.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Buxton Point surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, E swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with E 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 (May 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buxton Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | |
699 | 457 | 320 | 506 | 530 | 384 | 452 | 284 | 194 | 164 | 133 | 98 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 139 | 110 | 417 | 387 | 474 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:05PM1.11m | 7:18AM0.79m | 6:39PM1.12m | 8:11AM0.80m | 7:15PM1.13m | 9:00AM0.81m | 7:53PM1.13m | 9:47AM0.82m | 8:32PM1.13m | 10:31AM0.82m | 9:12PM1.12m | 11:14AM0.83m | 9:52PM1.10m | 11:56AM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.29m | 12:12PM0.53m | 1:50AM0.24m | 12:54PM0.57m | 2:31AM0.21m | 1:37PM0.59m | 3:11AM0.19m | 2:20PM0.61m | 3:52AM0.18m | 3:02PM0.62m | 4:33AM0.18m | 3:45PM0.63m | 5:12AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 |
 | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:43 | — | 4:43 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 32 | 5 | 11 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 5 | E 9 | NNE 6 | ENE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 699 | 457 | 320 | 506 | 530 | 384 | 452 | 284 | 194 | 164 | 133 | 98 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 2 | 42 | 15 | 20 | 297 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 12 | SSE 14 | S 6 | ESE 12 | SSE 12 | S 6 | S 9 | SE 15 | ENE 11 | NNE 8 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 6 | 75 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | N 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 6 | S 12 | S 16 | N 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 24 | 40 | 35 | — | 3 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 35 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | NW 3 | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 11 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 1 | — | 139 | 110 | 417 | 387 | 474 | 38 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 486 | 590 | 164 | 164 |
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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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