Bud Bud surf break

Bud Bud surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 CEST
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Bud Bud surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is 3.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Bud Bud surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 1,780 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 (Jun 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 8th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 8th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
6
1.8
W
7
1.6
W
9
1.6
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
6
2.2
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
W
12
2.2
W
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.8
W
11
2.1
W
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
W
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
199
340
377
492
331
792
1299
1715
1483
1009
905
519
541
776
1468
876
617
376
247
231
151
Wind (km/h)
35
W
40
W
25
W
30
SW
40
SW
35
WSW
40
W
40
W
25
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
S
35
SW
40
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
N
10
W
20
W
15
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:26PM3.99m
6:44AM3.72m
6:57PM3.91m
7:14AM3.61m
7:29PM3.81m
7:47AM3.49m
8:06PM3.69m
8:27AM3.37m
8:50PM3.58m
9:18AM3.27m
9:44PM3.49m
10:28AM3.21m
10:58PM3.46m
Low Tide
12:48PM0.58m
1:12AM0.53m
1:27PM0.67m
1:53AM0.65m
2:07PM0.78m
2:35AM0.77m
2:50PM0.89m
3:19AM0.89m
3:35PM1.01m
4:06AM0.97m
4:24PM1.09m
4:57AM0.99m
5:18PM1.12m
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6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
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9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:54
9:54
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1
1
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
17
17
17
18
17
17
17
16
16
16
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
19
18
12
11
11
12
11
14
10
8
10
13
12
13
13
9
11
15
15
15
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
W
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
W
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
W
11
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
Energy kJ
1009
905
519
1468
876
617
376
247
231
151
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
6
1.8
W
7
1.6
W
9
1.6
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
6
2.2
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
W
12
2.2
W
12
0.8
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.8
W
11
1
W
13
0.7
WSW
12
0.4
NW
3
0.5
W
11
0.5
NW
4
Energy kJ
199
340
377
492
331
792
1299
1715
1483
205
541
776
334
142
2
59
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
1
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
536
770
303
335
307
333
348
348
335
12
40
97
335
364
256
12
12
0
5
343
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
9
8
5
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Information about the Bud Bud Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bud Bud 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.

Bud Bud is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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