Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, W swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with WNW 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Truth is, it’s a tough run for Bud Bud over this whole forecast period. For the first 11 days, most of what’s coming in is just weak, messy, onshore slop. You’ll see tiny 1ft to maybe 3ft waves, but the winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the energy is extremely low—often below 50 or even as low as 12 in the combined swell energy. Not worth paddling out for. There’s a long dry spell with no real surf on the table from the 11th through to the 23rd of July.
The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year at 71°, and that anomaly of 4° makes a difference—feels like summer even if the surf doesn’t.
Late in the run, things start to turn. On Thursday the 24th of July, early morning brings our first real chance: 2ft swell from the west, with a modest 9-second period, clean under light ESE winds. The combined energy hits 76 which is still weak, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. It’s a 1 out of 10 for quality, but it’s the best window we’ve had.
Then the 25th and 26th of July start showing bigger numbers—5ft to 5ft swells and energy jumping to 390 and 816, but those come with heavy onshore winds at 22 mph and flat-out poor conditions. That’s big enough for experienced surfers only, but the wind will chop it to bits.
There’s no true standout here. The only highlight worth mentioning is the early session on the 24th of July—clean conditions, very small, but at least you’ll get wet without getting worked. The rest of the window is either flat or blown out.
— Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 20 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 45 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 51 | 29 | 6 | 61 | 27 | 14 | 34 | 23 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:53PM3.80m | 3:28AM3.88m | 3:54PM4.08m | 4:28AM4.09m | 4:48PM4.35m | 5:22AM4.25m | 5:39PM4.56m | 6:12AM4.33m | 6:27PM4.68m | 6:59AM4.33m | 7:14PM4.67m | 7:44AM4.23m | 7:59PM4.55m | 8:28AM4.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM0.60m | 9:24AM0.55m | 9:56PM0.30m | 10:22AM0.31m | 10:53PM0.02m | 11:15AM0.08m | 11:45PM-0.20m | 12:04PM-0.08m | 00:35AM-0.31m | 12:52PM-0.15m | 1:22AM-0.29m | 1:38PM-0.10m | 2:08AM-0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 |
 | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | NW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 12 | WNW 4 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 4 | — | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 27 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 6 | SSE 3 | — | W 8 | NW 8 | W 14 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 5 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 8 | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | ESE 3 | — | NW 4 | — | WSW 6 | NW 4 | — | W 3 | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 8 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | — | 14 | — | 45 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 51 | 29 | — | 61 | 3 | 14 | 34 | — | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 61 | 125 | 328 | 322 | 12 | 343 | 211 | 315 | 515 | 258 | 503 | 515 | 209 | 294 | 775 | 12 | 475 | 639 | 211 | 477 |
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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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