Bud Bud surf break

Bud Bud surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 31 May 2026 CEST
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Bud Bud surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is 4.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Bud Bud surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W 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 (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 3rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.7
W
6
1.8
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.4
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
W
12
1.7
W
12
1.6
W
13
1.2
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
347
526
347
256
202
191
240
371
313
363
451
528
681
944
786
870
809
418
216
157
112
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
W
10
WNW
10
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
35
W
40
W
25
WNW
30
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
20
NNW
20
W
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NW
20
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:33PM4.03m
5:50AM3.87m
5:59PM4.03m
6:16AM3.81m
6:26PM3.99m
6:44AM3.72m
6:57PM3.91m
7:14AM3.61m
7:29PM3.81m
7:47AM3.49m
8:06PM3.69m
8:27AM3.37m
8:50PM3.58m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.53m
11:53PM0.44m
12:09PM0.54m
00:33AM0.46m
12:48PM0.58m
1:12AM0.53m
1:27PM0.67m
1:53AM0.65m
2:07PM0.78m
2:35AM0.77m
2:50PM0.89m
3:19AM0.89m
3:35PM1.01m
4:06AM0.97m
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6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
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9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
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1
5
Temp °C
17
19
19
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
18
17
17
21
20
14
16
17
17
16
16
13
11
13
13
12
12
12
12
15
13
14
13
15
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
15
0.6
W
14
1.6
W
12
1.7
W
12
1.6
W
13
1.2
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
Energy kJ
347
526
347
256
202
44
138
786
870
809
418
216
157
112
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
6
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
40
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
11
0.9
WSW
11
1.7
W
6
1.8
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.4
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
9
1.6
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
12
1.3
W
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
W
13
0.3
ENE
2
0.5
E
3
Energy kJ
62
191
240
371
313
363
451
528
681
944
496
248
206
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
12
40
12
12
40
40
472
364
335
335
343
335
343
44
12
25
40
22
0
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
1
4
5
4
2
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
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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.

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.

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