Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown for Bud Bud in feet and miles per hour.
The water’s about 70°, which is pretty standard for the season, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit. The first week is a bit of a dud, so don’t rush.
Your first real chance comes on Thursday the 27th of August. The afternoon shows a 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 11-second period, giving you moderate wave energy (415). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the waves should be clean. There’s a risk of a thunderstorm, but for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s your best early bet.
Then it gets blown out. Friday through to the next Tuesday are dominated by onshore winds, with the swell hanging around but the conditions being poor. It’s not worth the session.
The standout is Monday the 7th of September. Monday morning is looking unreal. A 3ft swell from the WSW, but with a very long 15-second period, giving it serious groundswell clout (573). The wind is glassy from the ESE, and the forecast is “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to wait for. The long period will give you clean, well-spaced sets, perfect for this spot. The wave direction is right in the sweet spot.
Sunday the 6th of September is also worth a look. It’s got a tiny 3ft swell from the WSW, but a massive 21-second period, pumping in very strong energy (1072). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s clean, but that extreme period might make it tricky at a beach break. Still, Sunday morning is a solid second option.
So, the first week is a washout, but the second week has a beauty on the 7th. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 4 | WSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 19 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 54 | 61 | 47 | 71 | 415 | 258 | 169 | 515 | 173 | 127 | 88 | 97 | 232 | 159 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:59PM3.55m | 4:22AM3.53m | 4:33PM3.82m | 4:53AM3.75m | 5:02PM4.06m | 5:20AM3.94m | 5:28PM4.27m | 5:43AM4.11m | 5:51PM4.42m | 6:06AM4.23m | 6:14PM4.51m | 6:28AM4.30m | 6:38PM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54AM1.38m | 9:28PM1.15m | 9:46AM1.06m | 10:14PM0.82m | 10:28AM0.73m | 10:53PM0.50m | 11:06AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:42AM0.19m | 00:05AM0.02m | 12:18PM0.03m | 00:40AM-0.09m | 12:54PM-0.03m | 1:16AM-0.09m | |||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — |
| kJ | 19 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 54 | 61 | 47 | 71 | 415 | 258 | 45 | 9 | 173 | 127 | 1 | — | 232 | 159 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | W 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 10 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 10 | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | 169 | 515 | 58 | — | 88 | 97 | 50 | 55 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 404 | 402 | 254 | 285 | 269 | 269 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 40 | 269 | 289 | 303 | 303 | 343 | 242 | 99 | 343 | 40 |
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