Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The surf forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the table for Bud Bud over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch from Wednesday the 9th of September through to about the 20th, where there just isn’t much to get excited about. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is constantly messing things up with cross-onshore conditions. You’ll see a few glassy mornings pop up, but the waves are just too small and weak – that combined swell energy is struggling, often under 100 (weak). It’s the kind of period where you’d be better off checking the forecast again in a few days.
There is one little flicker on Sunday morning the 13th. We get a 2 ft swell from the west with a period of 12 seconds, giving us moderate wave energy (148). The wind is a light cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate and a beginner, it’s the best you’ll find in this first stretch. Just be aware the water temp is sitting at 71°, which is more than 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s pretty notable for Bud Bud.
Now, hold on to your board, because things finally start to look interesting on Monday the 21st of September. The morning session is the real standout here. We’ve got a chest-high 4 ft swell rolling in from the west, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the north. The combined swell energy hits 360 (moderate to strong), and the period is a solid 10 seconds. It’s not the longest period ever, but it’s got enough push to shape up nicely, especially for a beginner-friendly spot like Bud Bud. The break is fairly consistent, and with an easterly offshore wind predicted in the days after, the trend is good. That Monday morning is the one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets choppy again, so make it a dawn patrol.
After that, the week of the 22nd to the 24th offers small, clean windows with light winds and 2 ft to 2 ft swell, but nothing that’ll blow your hair back. Good for a longboard or a soft-top if you’re learning, but not a highlight.
The word from Rusty: Don’t waste your petrol on this first week. Wait it out, and hit Monday the 21st of September early. That’s your best shot.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 160 | 101 | 50 | 50 | 32 | 20 | 69 | 76 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 148 | 265 | 82 | 73 | 69 | 41 | 25 | 12 | 247 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 4:43PM4.48m | 5:09AM4.32m | 5:21PM4.69m | 5:44AM4.45m | 5:55PM4.76m | 6:14AM4.49m | 6:25PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.44m | 6:51PM4.54m | 7:02AM4.31m | 7:14PM4.30m | 7:22AM4.14m | 7:35PM4.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.05m | 10:44AM0.06m | 11:11PM-0.21m | 11:27AM-0.17m | 11:52PM-0.33m | 12:08PM-0.27m | 00:31AM-0.30m | 12:47PM-0.22m | 1:08AM-0.14m | 1:26PM-0.05m | 1:46AM0.13m | 2:04PM0.23m | 2:24AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 101 | 50 | 3 | 32 | 18 | 69 | 76 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 148 | 265 | 82 | 73 | 69 | 41 | 25 | 12 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 20 | — | — | — | 5 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 4 | — | W 8 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | W 11 | NW 4 | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | W 11 |
| kJ | 160 | 8 | — | 50 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 163 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 208 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 304 | 303 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bud Bud provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bud Bud can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bud Bud 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 (Bud Bud) 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).
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