Buxton today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 78 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 72 °F from the SSE, gusts 12 · partly cloudy
- Sun 5:04 am–6:03 pm 12 h 59 min of daylight
- Moon 88% · 9:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:37 pm
- Best time to dive 8:30–11:30 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 30.15 inHg rising · rising tomorrow
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Buxton the sun rises at 5:04 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 12 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 88% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:48 am to 2:48 am and from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 72 °F.
Fishing in Buxton today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 12:48–2:48 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 am to 2:50 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 4:40 am to 5:30 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, barramundi, bull shark and mangrove red snapper. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Buxton, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Buxton
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 12 · SPF 50
Max UV 12 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Buxton, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 78 °F, though with very high UV.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Buxton
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Buxton.
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Webcams near Buxton
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Tides in Buxton
Tides in Buxton: not available yet
There is no tide station near Buxton, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Burrum Heads · 4.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Buxton
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 2.1 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.9 °F less 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:51 am (local time).
Surf in Buxton today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 4:40 am · sunrise 5:04 am · sunset 6:03 pm · last light 6:27 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 77.5 °F–78.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Buxton today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.07 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.5–78.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (88%), rising at 9:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:40 am to 6:30 am, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Buxton, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Weather in Buxton
Now in Buxton
- Low / high
- 62 / 86 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 28%
- Clouds
- 63%
- Humidity
- 49%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.05 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 65° | 62° | 65° | 78° | 86° | 81° | 72° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SW | 5 SW | 4 SSW | 6 SSE | 7 SE | 11 ESE | 7 ESE | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 6 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 78° 6 SSE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 86° 7 SE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 11 ESE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 7 ESE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 4 SE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 3 SE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 4 SSE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 4 SSE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 86 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.5 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 79 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 80 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 82 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 85 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 68 / 86 °F | 11 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 87 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 84 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 89 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 83 °F | 7 mph E | 0.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 68 / 84 °F | 5 mph E | — | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 82 °F | 10 mph SE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 81 °F | 11 mph SE | — | |
| Wed 11 | 59 / 82 °F | 8 mph E | — |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 63° / 79° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 62° / 80° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 65° / 82° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 65° / 85° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Showers 68° / 86° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 66° / 87° 2.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 72° / 84° 1.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.6 °F; normal high: 81 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:51 am (local time).
The sun in Buxton
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:12 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 4:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:34 am (78° high)
- Daylight 12 h 59 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,345,816 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Buxton
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,469 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:48–2:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:20–3:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:35–7:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:07–10:07 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 6:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 9:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 12:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Buxton
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Burrum Bait and Tackle 4.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near BuxtonTides nearby
- Burrum Heads4.5 mi
- Woodgate6.4 mi
- Toogoom10 mi
- Craignish13 mi
- Dundowran Beach15 mi
- Hervey Bay15 mi
- Eli Waters18 mi
- Point Vernon18 mi
- Urraween19 mi
- Elliott Heads20 mi
Buxton at a glance
- Town or city of about 431 people. Coordinates: 25.199° S, 152.542° E.
- It is 160 mi north of Brisbane, the main place in Queensland. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Brisbane.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about BuxtonQuestions
What time is sunset today in Buxton?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Buxton?
At 5:03 am. First light comes at 4:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 88% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 5:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:48–2:48 am, Minor 6:35–7:35 am, Major 1:20–3:20 pm, Minor 9:07–10:07 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Buxton?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 86 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 28% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Buxton?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the northeast. The water is 77.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Buxton?
The best time to visit Buxton is from July to November: highs of 72 °F to 83 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).