Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WNW swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this isn’t going to be a week to remember. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, messy conditions ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The standout move is to look at Bud Bud, but only if you’re a beginner or just want to get wet. The entire forecast period is a struggle. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of the month, it’s a real grind. The combined swell energy is mostly below 100 (the 9 to 140 range is weak to moderate only when the wind is wrong). The swell is tiny, usually 0.7ft to 3ft, and the wind is all over the place – often onshore or cross-onshore, killing any shape.
The first real chance of anything surfable, and it’s still very ordinary, is on the morning of Tuesday the 28th. Bud Bud is exposed to a WSW swell, and we’ve got a 2ft swell rolling in from the west with a 9-second period. The wind will be a clean ESE cross-offshore breeze, making it manageable. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing strange there. The energy is weak (40). It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only session that’s even worth a look in the first week. Crowds are possible here, as it’s a spot that can get busy.
Then, we’ve got another gap. The next flicker of hope comes on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning shows a glassy 2ft swell from the west, with an east-northeast breeze so light it’s practically glass. The combined energy is still weak (68), but clean conditions for a tiny wave. That’s a rare window for a quiet paddle.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions. The swell stays tiny, and the wind turns messy again. For the second week, the pattern is: small, weak, and wind-affected. Don’t hold your breath.
Best on offer: The morning of Monday the 3rd of August at Bud Bud. It’s a glassy, clean, 2ft wave, but it’s tiny. If you’re a beginner, the morning of Tuesday the 28th is also a clean option, but the swell is even smaller. There’s nothing for the crew looking for a proper wave – this is a classic blank run for this area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 108 | 50 | 48 | 27 | 41 | 84 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:13AM3.69m | 5:24PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:52AM0.77m | 11:18PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 18 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | E 3 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 108 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 84 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 2 | W 10 | NW 4 | W 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 16 | — | — | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | NW 5 | N 3 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 13 | 5 | 50 | 48 | 27 | — | 58 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 385 | 242 | 343 | 385 | 242 | 548 | 909 | 335 | 61 | 778 | 22 | 364 | 325 | 23 | 0 | 316 | 0 | 39 | 289 | 12 |
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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).
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