Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch ahead. For the next ten days or so, we’re staring at a real flat spell with hardly a ripple worth paddlin’ for. The swell energy is weak, mostly hovering between single digits and low double digits, and the wind is all over the shop – cross-onshore, onshore, choppy, you name it. It’s just not doing anything for us.
The only real glimmer on the horizon is around Saturday, July 24th into Sunday, July 25th at Bud Bud. We finally see a pulse of swell push through. On Saturday morning, the swell bumps up to 3 ft from the W with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – that’s a rare treat. The combined energy hits 139 (moderate), so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s an exposed spot, and the swell direction (WSW) lines up nicely. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, but crowds can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out. Sunday morning is a step down – 3 ft, but the wind goes cross-onshore and it gets choppy again.
Saturday morning the 25th is the standout. It’s the only window where you’ll find clean, glassy conditions and a little bit of swell. Don’t expect much for the rest of the run. By Tuesday, July 28th, we’re back to tiny, onshore dross.
So, to sum it up: if you’re keen, point the car at Bud Bud for Saturday morning, July 25th. That’s your best shot. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off for proper surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 4 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 70 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross |
High Tide | 5:22AM4.25m | 5:39PM4.56m | 6:12AM4.33m | 6:27PM4.68m | 6:59AM4.33m | 7:14PM4.67m | 7:44AM4.23m | 7:59PM4.55m | 8:28AM4.06m | 8:43PM4.32m | 9:13AM3.85m | 9:28PM4.01m | 10:00AM3.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53PM0.02m | 11:15AM0.08m | 11:45PM-0.20m | 12:04PM-0.08m | 00:35AM-0.31m | 12:52PM-0.15m | 1:22AM-0.29m | 1:38PM-0.10m | 2:08AM-0.15m | 2:23PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.09m | 3:09PM0.31m | 3:38AM0.41m | 3:56PM0.62m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
 | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | 9:51 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 30 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | W 9 |
| kJ | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | — | 9 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 4 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | NW 4 | — | W 10 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | E 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 70 | — | 2 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 262 | 261 | 515 | 258 | 258 | 205 | 104 | 503 | 730 | 337 | 475 | 515 | 1367 | 566 | 867 | 720 | 770 | 775 | 262 | 354 | 784 |
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