
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s headed for Bud-Bud over the next 16 days. I’ll be honest: it’s a rough prospect.
From now through most of the period, we’re stuck in a real funk. There’s barely any wave energy to speak of—most days the combined swell energy sits in the weak single digits or low tens, and the biggest swells we see are tiny. For the first week and a half, heights are mostly between 0.7 ft and 2 ft, with the wind often either onshore or cross-onshore, making for messy or choppy surfaces. A few mornings show a cross-off or light offshore breeze and clean lines, but the swell just isn’t there to push back. The dominant direction is out of the west or west-northwest, with periods rarely above 10 seconds, so it’s short-period, weak stuff. Expect a long dry spell from around August 10th right through until the 24th—there’s just no real swell on offer.
The only time things show a pulse is late on Tuesday, August 25th. That morning, we get a proper event: clean conditions under a moderate offshore breeze from the northeast at 15 mph, and the combined swell energy hits 175 (moderate). The swell comes in at 3 ft from the west with a 10-second period. Bud-Bud is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break that likes a WSW groundswell, and this westerly swell lines up well. The offshore wind will keep the waves clean, and it’s by far the best window in the whole 16-day outlook. Just be aware—crowds can be a thing here, especially after a long flat stretch.
Other than that, there are a couple of glassy mornings, like August 19th afternoon and August 24th morning, but with wave heights barely 1.0 ft and combined energy in the teens, it’s flat-calm conditions—pretty to look at, but not a wave to ride. Water temperature sits around 68°F, right around average for the season with a slight anomaly of about 1°F cooler than normal.
Bottom line: if you want a wave, pencil in that Tuesday the 25th morning. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
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9 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 34 | 44 | 64 | 71 | 75 | 90 | 81 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | cross | on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:02PM4.06m | 4:35AM4.04m | 4:52PM4.40m | 5:22AM4.26m | 5:36PM4.65m | 6:03AM4.40m | 6:16PM4.78m | 6:41AM4.43m | 6:54PM4.76m | 7:16AM4.37m | 7:28PM4.61m | 7:46AM4.22m | 7:58PM4.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11AM0.72m | 9:47PM0.40m | 10:10AM0.39m | 10:42PM0.05m | 11:01AM0.07m | 11:31PM-0.23m | 11:48AM-0.16m | 00:16AM-0.37m | 12:32PM-0.26m | 00:59AM-0.36m | 1:14PM-0.22m | 1:40AM-0.21m | 1:55PM-0.05m | 2:20AM0.05m | |||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 4 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | — | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
9 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 6 | — | 21 | 34 | 44 | 64 | 71 | 75 | 90 | 81 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WSW 7 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | ENE 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
2 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 343 | 23 | 125 | 385 | 169 | 156 | 259 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 89 | 23 | 343 | 279 |
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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).
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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