
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at the next 16 days and honestly, it’s a tough stretch for Bud Bud.
The water’s nice and warm, about 71°, and running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a bonus. But the waves? They’re just not there.
We’re looking at a real drought. The first week is basically a write-off. From Tuesday, 21 July right through to the end of the month, the swell is tiny, mostly 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft, and the energy is weak as anything (combined energy values in the single digits or low teens). The wind is offshore a lot of the time, which would be great if there was any swell to hold up, but there isn’t. It’s clean, but flat. Not much to get excited about.
Saturday, 25 July afternoon sees a little spike of energy, with a 4 ft swell from the WNW, but it’s a short period of 5 seconds and the wind is howling cross-onshore, so it’s messy and lumpy. That one’s a pass.
The first real chance for anything surfable shows up on Monday, 27 July morning. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the west, period 9 seconds, and the wind is light offshore, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate (64). The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so it’s not a standout, just a slight glimmer in a long, flat stretch.
After that, it’s back to small stuff for a few days, then around Thursday, 30 July morning, we get a little spike of 3 ft from the SSE, but with a short period of only 4 seconds. That’s weak, just 41 in energy. The wind is gentle offshore, so it’s clean, but the wave quality is poor.
The same pattern repeats on Friday, 31 July morning, with a 3 ft swell from the WSW, period 6 seconds, and gentle offshore wind. That’s about as good as it gets, but it’s still just ordinary.
Looking further out, the first week of August is more of the same. Small swell, cross-on or onshore winds in the afternoons, and nothing that really breaks the 3 ft mark. The best call might be Monday, 3 August morning, with a 2 ft west swell, 8-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (60), but it’s still a marginal, small-wave day.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the early mornings on 27 July, 31 July, or 3 August are your best bets. But there’s no real standout here. The swell is too small, too short period, and the afternoons are blown out.
For a beginner, the swell never goes over 5 ft, so it’s not too big, but it’s also not really doing anything. For an expert, there’s nothing to get excited about. The wind is often offshore in the mornings, which is a positive, but without a decent swell, it’s just a clean, flat ocean.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, though. It tends not to stay this poor for long in this area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, light winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 241 | 42 | 62 | 70 | 57 | 110 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:51PM3.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:08AM1.01m | 10:36PM0.82m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 14 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 9 | E 3 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | SW 6 | WNW 7 | W 10 | SW 4 | W 7 | W 9 | SW 5 | WNW 5 |
9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 118 | 2 | 5 | 70 | 57 | 1 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | NW 4 | — | — | W 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | SW 7 | — | W 10 | — | SW 5 | — | W 9 |
1 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 8 | — | 3 | — | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | NE 2 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | WNW 9 | N 3 |
9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 52 | 241 | 42 | 62 | — | — | 110 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 343 | 209 | 242 | 385 | 209 | 307 | 385 | 209 | 344 | 441 | 156 | 623 | 892 | 436 | 364 | 828 | 22 | 0 | 261 | 23 |
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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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