Local favourite beach · West Coast, Tasmania

Buoy Point

Buoy Point is a beach in West Coast, Tasmania.

Buoy Point: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Buoy Point

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Buoy Point: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Buoy Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -42.17710, 145.31744. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Buoy Point?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Buoy Point?

    Nearby: West Strahan Beach (beach, 3 km), Ocean Beach (beach, 16 km), Mount Strahan (viewpoint, 23 km), Mount Sorell (viewpoint, 27 km), Mount Jukes (viewpoint, 27 km), Queenstown Galley Museum (museum, 28 km).