Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, W swell with 412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down Bud Bud for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a rough start. Bud Bud is a beginner-friendly spot, open to west-southwest swells, but the first week is mostly small, weak, and messy. Don't expect much.
Monday, August 31st, we've got a 5ft swell from the west, period around 10 seconds, but a moderate onshore breeze is making a mess of it. The combined energy is moderate at 499, but the conditions are poor. Tuesday morning, September 1st, actually looks cleaner. A light east-southeast breeze gives us cross-offshore wind and clean conditions on a 3ft swell. The energy is weak at 158, but it's the only real window of surfable waves for a few days. It's a tiny, quiet session for a beginner.
From Wednesday, September 2nd, through Friday, September 4th, it's a total write-off. Swell drops to 2ft or less, with short periods (8 seconds), and the wind is onshore or cross-on. The combined energy is weak, between 17 and 74. Don't bother.
Now, the standout. Saturday morning, September 5th. This is the one. A 3ft swell from the west, but check the period – 14 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, packing a punch. The combined energy hits 412, a solid moderate level. The wind is a gentle breeze from the north-northeast, giving us cross-offshore conditions and clean waves. The rating says "expect good surf conditions." For Bud Bud, this is the best on offer. The water temp is around 70°, which is about average for this time of year. Remember, this is a beginner break, so 3ft of groundswell will be clean and fun, not too heavy. Crowds are possible, so you might have some company.
After that, it fades again. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are small and weak, with combined energy under 100, but the wind stays clean. Tuesday the 8th has a little bump in the afternoon with a 3ft swell and 11-second period, but the cross-on wind makes it messy. The energy is moderate at 371, but the conditions won't do it justice.
The second week is a mixed bag with no real standouts. There are a few mornings with clean wind and very small waves, like Thursday the 10th morning with a 5ft west-southwest swell but a cross-shore wind and a "poor" rating. The energy is weak at 109. The one to watch is Monday, September 15th morning – a 4ft swell from the west with a 14-second period, giving us a combined energy of 539, which is moderate. But the wind is a light cross-shore, and the forecast says "marginal." It's a long way out, so don't bank on it, but it's the only hint of something decent that far out.
Overall, don't plan a trip around this. The surf is mostly small, inconsistent, and wind-affected. That Saturday, September 5th morning is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Otherwise, it's a lot of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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499 | 400 | 250 | 158 | 116 | 57 | 35 | 33 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 74 | 41 | 412 | 356 | 181 | 84 | 52 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:05PM4.48m | 7:21AM4.27m | 7:37PM4.33m | 7:54AM4.14m | 8:13PM4.08m | 8:32AM3.91m | 8:56PM3.75m | 9:21AM3.61m | 9:57PM3.36m | 10:40AM3.30m | 1:22AM3.18m | 1:59PM3.41m | 2:46AM3.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.00m | 1:54AM0.02m | 2:12PM0.14m | 2:35AM0.24m | 2:56PM0.36m | 3:21AM0.53m | 3:46PM0.64m | 4:14AM0.85m | 4:46PM0.92m | 5:18AM1.13m | 5:58PM1.10m | 6:33AM1.23m | 7:19PM1.05m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
— | 400 | 250 | 158 | 116 | 57 | 35 | 33 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 31 | 33 | — | 41 | 412 | 356 | 181 | 84 | 52 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | NW 3 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | WSW 10 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | W 9 | WNW 4 | NE 3 | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 2 |
499 | 136 | — | — | 31 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | 74 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 242 | 12 | 269 | 12 | 12 | 259 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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