Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with 49 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a paddle. I’ve looked at the charts for Bud Bud, and it’s a tough run.
The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. From Thursday, July 16th, right through to late July, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The first surfable recommendation doesn’t even show up until Thursday, July 30th, and even then, it’s marginal. So that’s a solid two-week gap of flat or poor conditions. The water temp is running about 2° warmer than usual, which is notable, but it won’t help the waves.
When we finally get a pulse on the 30th, there’s a bit of energy. The morning of Thursday, July 30th, sees a 1ft swell from the west, but with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and at a beach break like Bud Bud, that long period can make it break a bit too straight and close out. The combined energy is moderate at 109, and the wind is light offshore from the east-northeast, which will keep it clean. The conditions are described as "surfable but very ordinary." It’s tiny, though, and really only for beginners who want to get wet.
The afternoon of the 30th gets a bit more swell energy (180) but the wind cranks onshore from the west-northwest at 21 mph, turning it into a choppy mess. The morning of Friday, July 31st, is similar – a 2ft swell with a 12-second period, moderate energy (153), but a light cross-onshore breeze will put some ripples on it. The afternoon of the 31st finally sees the biggest swell of the window at 3ft from the west, with an 11-second period and strong energy (484), but again, that cross-onshore wind at 15 mph will make it lumpy and choppy.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The best on offer is probably the morning of July 30th if you’re desperate for a longboard cruise, but it’s nothing to get excited about. For the rest of the time, the setup at Bud Bud looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 |
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 kJ | 23 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:14PM4.67m | 7:44AM4.23m | 7:59PM4.55m | 8:28AM4.06m | 8:43PM4.32m | 9:13AM3.85m | 9:28PM4.01m | 10:00AM3.62m | 10:18PM3.69m | 10:59AM3.40m | 11:29PM3.39m | 12:16PM3.25m | 00:53AM3.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM-0.29m | 1:38PM-0.10m | 2:08AM-0.15m | 2:23PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.09m | 3:09PM0.31m | 3:38AM0.41m | 3:56PM0.62m | 4:24AM0.74m | 4:45PM0.93m | 5:14AM1.05m | 5:40PM1.20m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 13 | W 7 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 8 | NW 4 | E 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 2 | E 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 23 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 12 | — | 21 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 760 | 758 | 564 | 781 | 909 | 902 | 285 | 270 | 385 | 208 | 208 | 343 | 242 | 242 | 258 | 242 | 195 | 343 | 304 | |
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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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