
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, W swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Bud Bud.
Well, mate, I’ll be straight with you— the start of this outlook is flat and basically a write-off. We’ve got a long, boring stretch from now until about the 20th of September. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and it’s from the west, which isn’t the magic direction for this spot. The water is a wild 71°—much warmer than usual for this time of year, which is notable, but it doesn’t help with the surf. The combined energy is all below 100, sometimes as low as 28, which tells you it’s all weak and disappointing. Blame the onshore and cross-shore winds for making a mess of what little bump there is. There’s a few mornings where you might see a glassy surface, like Saturday the 12th, but the swell is only 2ft and period is short—you’d be on a mal trying to catch ripples.
Now, the first real sign of life shows up on Sunday the 20th. The morning of the 20th sees a jump to 5ft from the west, but the period is a stumpy 6 seconds. It’s clean with a light offshore wind, but it’s still ordinary surf. The afternoon gets messy. Then, on Monday the 21st, we get a proper pulse: 6ft from the west-northwest, and with the NE wind, it’s clean and cross-offshore. Combined energy hits 875, which is strong, really strong. This is a big, powerful swell, and at that size for a beginner spot, it’s on the edge—maybe more for the wetsuit-and-reckless crew than learners.
Tuesday the 22nd is the standout, though. 5ft from the west-northwest with a nice 11-second period, and a solid 12 mph offshore breeze from the NE. The combined energy is 647—moderate-to-strong, lots of push. This is the best on offer. Clean, lined-up, and with that perfect offshore wind, it’s going to hold up nicely for a point break-style wave. Bud Bud can handle this size, and it’s not too big for the intermediates either. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The quality holds into Wednesday the 23rd morning. 3ft from the west at 12 seconds, still with a moderate NE offshore wind. It’s clean, smaller, but a good follow-up session. After that, the swell fades again. Thursday the 24th has a tiny 2ft swell but with a 16-second period—very long, groundswell—which at a beach setup can be too straight, but if you find a bank it’ll have some juice. The wind is offshore again in the morning, so you might get a sneaky glassy wave if the tide lines up.
Into the final days, Friday the 25th shows a drop-off. The wind gets up to 19 mph from the north-northwest, which is cross-shore and lumpy, and the swell is 3ft but with a long period of 14 seconds—again, better for reefs than it will be here. It’s ordinary.
So to sum it up: Don’t bother with the first ten days. Sunday the 20th morning is the first chance to scratch an itch, but Tuesday the 22nd morning is your one true standout. Clean, solid, offshore. If you can only paddle out once, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
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50 | 35 | 20 | 35 | 128 | 56 | 32 | 46 | 47 | 50 | 279 | 116 | 102 | 69 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 96 | 139 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:21PM4.69m | 5:44AM4.45m | 5:55PM4.76m | 6:14AM4.49m | 6:25PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.44m | 6:51PM4.54m | 7:02AM4.31m | 7:14PM4.30m | 7:22AM4.14m | 7:35PM4.02m | 7:44AM3.92m | 7:59PM3.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:44AM0.06m | 11:11PM-0.21m | 11:27AM-0.17m | 11:52PM-0.33m | 12:08PM-0.27m | 00:31AM-0.30m | 12:47PM-0.22m | 1:08AM-0.14m | 1:26PM-0.05m | 1:46AM0.13m | 2:04PM0.23m | 2:24AM0.47m | 2:44PM0.59m | 3:03AM0.85m | |||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
50 | 35 | 20 | 35 | 128 | 56 | 32 | 5 | 47 | 47 | 279 | 116 | 102 | 69 | 41 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 96 | 17 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 8 | NW 7 | — | W 13 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | 5 | 34 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 25 | 12 | 46 | — | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 3 | — | W 8 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | NW 4 | N 3 | WNW 10 | NE 3 |
— | — | — | — | 94 | 3 | — | 46 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 50 | — | — | 22 | 21 | 3 | 139 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 101 | 515 | 205 | 205 | 335 | 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.
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