Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Bud Bud.
Honestly, this forecast is a real bummer. Over the next 16 days, there's just no good surf on the cards. Starting July 7th and stretching all the way to the morning of July 22nd, it’s one long stretch of poor conditions. Nothing stands out as worth paddling out for.
The water's a touch warmer than average for this time of year, sitting around 69°, so that's something, but it doesn't fix the waves.
From the 7th of July onward, the swell is tiny, hanging between 0.7ft and 3ft most of the time. And the wind? It's almost always cross-on, onshore, or just messy, chopping up what little bump there is. Even when the wind gets light or glassy on the 12th of July, the swell drops to just 0.7ft—nothing to ride. The combined wave energy is weak too, rarely climbing above 100. The highest energy we see is on the 15th of July afternoon, hitting 131, with a 3ft swell from the WSW and a 10-second period. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, so it’s lumpy and poor.
The biggest swell we get is 4ft on the 22nd of July afternoon, but it's onshore and messy. That’s not a surf window.
There’s no standout here. No secret session. For a surfer, this 16-day run is a blank. Wind might make it interesting for a kite, but for paddle surfing, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 63 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:40AM3.52m | 10:03PM3.69m | 10:42AM3.46m | 11:12PM3.58m | 12:06PM3.45m | 00:47AM3.56m | 1:39PM3.57m | 2:18AM3.68m | 2:53PM3.80m | 3:28AM3.88m | 3:54PM4.08m | 4:28AM4.09m | 4:48PM4.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM0.88m | 5:13AM0.80m | 5:37PM0.95m | 6:11AM0.86m | 6:40PM0.94m | 7:15AM0.85m | 7:47PM0.83m | 8:21AM0.74m | 8:54PM0.60m | 9:24AM0.55m | 9:56PM0.30m | 10:22AM0.31m | 10:53PM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | — | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 24 | — | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | SSW 5 | W 8 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 10 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 11 | W 11 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 21 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | E 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | E 2 | E 3 | — | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 63 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 505 | 209 | 169 | 259 | 23 | 39 | 269 | 23 | 176 | 23 | 42 | 39 | 185 | 125 | 125 | 723 | 101 | 97 | 304 | 43 |
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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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