Buxton Point surf break

Buxton Point surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
16.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 20th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 20th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 20th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buxton Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
1
E
1.3
E
1
E
1
ESE
0.9
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
0.9
ENE
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
2
E
1.6
NE
2.3
E
1.9
NE
Period(s) (?)1514141313567768899899910911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4467666057431051099964198273311141341432588656520912806
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
S
10
SSE
10
E
10
E
20
E
20
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
0.72
5:26AM
1.08
6:57PM
0.73
6:08AM
1.10
7:52PM
0.75
6:51AM
1.12
8:40PM
0.77
7:34AM
1.15
9:23PM
0.79
8:17AM
1.17
10:04PM
0.81
8:58AM
1.19
10:43PM
0.84
9:39AM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
0.54
12:47PM
0.33
11:26PM
0.57
1:32PM
0.29
12:17AM
0.58
2:15PM
0.24
1:06AM
0.58
2:56PM
0.20
1:53AM
0.58
3:36PM
0.17
2:39AM
0.57
4:14PM
0.14
3:26AM
0.57
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--5:47--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54
Sunset8:45--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:42--
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Rain (mm)
-51--11--------------
Temp. °C161514151515151514161514151415161517181721
Feels °C (?)141313131313121211131211121111121213141519
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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 12 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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