Buxton Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.25° S 148.02° E

Buxton Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buxton Point sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.2° 

Buxton Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buxton Point surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,194 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 (Oct 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.5
NNE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.4
SSE
17
1.8
NE
6
1.9
NNE
7
1.3
NE
8
2.5
NNE
9
2.3
NNE
9
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
112
107
204
47
77
70
92
244
330
239
1084
756
237
186
138
90
99
83
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
S
5
WNW
10
N
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
N
20
NW
20
NW
15
SE
15
SE
10
NE
10
WNW
15
S
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
4:49AM0.85m
3:43PM0.97m
5:30AM0.89m
4:38PM0.97m
6:07AM0.93m
5:36PM0.97m
6:43AM0.99m
6:35PM0.97m
7:19AM1.05m
7:35PM0.98m
7:56AM1.11m
8:36PM0.98m
Low Tide
10:02PM0.30m
9:52AM0.62m
10:46PM0.29m
10:51AM0.59m
11:29PM0.29m
11:47AM0.53m
00:11AM0.29m
12:41PM0.45m
00:53AM0.30m
1:34PM0.36m
1:36AM0.34m
2:25PM0.25m
2:21AM0.38m
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Temp °C
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28
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18
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Feels °C
17
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7
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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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