
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've had a proper look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough one for the lineup. The forecast is a bit of a bust for most of the window, with only a couple of moments that might get your heart rate up.
Let's start with the only real game in town, Bud Bud. It's a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you'll notice it's a bit more comfortable than usual.
The first week is a total write-off. From Monday the 20th of July all the way through to Saturday the 2nd of August, it's just flat and messy. We're talking tiny 0.3ft to 1ft waves with weak energy (only 6 to 54 on the energy scale), and the wind is all over the shop. The swell period is short and inconsistent, making for poor, gutless conditions. There's a real gap of about 10 days with no reason to even look at the ocean.
Things get a little interesting on Sunday the 26th of July. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the west, and the energy jumps to 143 – that's moderate energy, finally. But the wind is onshore from the southwest, and there's even some light rain. It's messy, but it's a sign of life. The conditions are poor, so it's not a day to get excited about.
Now, the standout moment – and I'm being generous here – is on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is 2ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 6 seconds, and the energy is 41. It's not huge, but the wind is offshore from the east-northeast. That's a light to moderate offshore breeze, and it'll be clean. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we're going to get. For a beginner spot, this is your window. It's a small, clean wave for a morning session. The long-range call is a bit of a gamble, but it's the only promising day on the cards.
The rest of the second week is more of the same – small, weak swell with cross-onshore winds. It's a bleak run. Honestly, if you're after a paddle, you're better off waiting for a better forecast. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a traditional surfer, given the lack of decent wave shape and the onshore winds.
No standouts to shout about, just a quiet Sunday morning on the 2nd of August for the hopeful.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 54 | 143 | 91 | 91 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:00AM3.62m | 10:18PM3.69m | 10:59AM3.40m | 11:29PM3.39m | 12:16PM3.25m | 00:53AM3.21m | 1:31PM3.21m | 2:07AM3.16m | 2:36PM3.27m | 3:08AM3.24m | 3:30PM3.41m | 3:58AM3.38m | 4:14PM3.59m | 4:38AM3.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.62m | 4:24AM0.74m | 4:45PM0.93m | 5:14AM1.05m | 5:40PM1.20m | 6:09AM1.29m | 6:42PM1.37m | 7:12AM1.42m | 7:50PM1.39m | 8:18AM1.39m | 8:55PM1.28m | 9:18AM1.24m | 9:50PM1.07m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 6 | — | W 8 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 47 | — | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | SW 8 |
2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | NW 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — |
3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | E 3 | — | ENE 2 | E 3 | WNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | N 3 |
11 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 54 | 143 | 91 | 91 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 385 | 242 | 215 | 258 | 209 | 242 | 343 | 209 | 296 | 385 | 242 | 354 | 156 | 734 | 1899 | 350 | 12 | 510 | 25 | |
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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.
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