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Bud Bud surfForecast / Vendee / France
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The surf forecast for Bud Bud over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 10PM. 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 15th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 16th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 19th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Fri 21 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 135 | 176 | 68 | 42 | 252 | 173 | 107 | 152 | 69 | 52 | 29 | 29 | 111 | 51 | 160 | 386 | 164 | 43 | 42 | 23 | 35 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:45AM 3.60 | 2:00PM 3.82 | 2:27AM 3.76 | 2:40PM 3.91 | 3:01AM 3.89 | 3:13PM 3.97 | 3:30AM 4.00 | 3:41PM 4.01 | 3:54AM 4.08 | 4:06PM 4.03 | 4:15AM 4.13 | 4:28PM 4.03 | 4:36AM 4.14 | 4:51PM 3.98 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:50AM 1.13 | 7:24PM 0.91 | 7:45AM 0.93 | 8:11PM 0.74 | 8:31AM 0.73 | 8:52PM 0.59 | 9:12AM 0.55 | 9:30PM 0.47 | 9:50AM 0.42 | 10:07PM 0.41 | 10:28AM 0.35 | 10:43PM 0.41 | 11:05AM 0.35 | |||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Fri 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | |
Rain (mm) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | -3 | -2 | 0 | |
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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 12 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.









