Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.2° 

Bud Bud surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bud Bud surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (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 (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Bud Bud over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it's a quiet spell ahead. The first few days are pretty grim, with poor surf and choppy, onshore winds messing up any real chance of a wave. You’ll see a few small bumps here and there, but nothing that’s really worth getting wet for. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Thursday the 6th in the morning. We’ve got a slight improvement with some clean conditions thanks to a light offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny at 2 ft from the west. It’s surfable, but just barely. The energy is weak (52), so you’ll be scratching around for anything with a bit of push.

The pattern stays pretty flat and featureless until we get into the second week. There’s a long stretch of nothing much to write home about, with days of tiny, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. It’s a proper dry spell.

Finally, there’s a little window shaping up around the 14th of August. Friday morning looks like the most promising moment, with a clean 1 ft swell from the west and a fresh offshore breeze. The period is 10 seconds, so there’s a bit of groundswell character to it, but the size is still knee-high at best. The combined energy is a very modest 29. Honestly, it’s not a standout, it’s just the best of a quiet bunch.

The 15th and 16th of August show some more clean, offshore mornings, but the swell remains stubbornly small, barely pushing 2 ft. You’ll get a few clean, crumbly little waves if you’re patient, but don’t expect any power.

In short, there’s no real standout swell in this forecast. The best advice is to keep an eye on the wind and be ready for a dawny if you’re desperate for a paddle. The consistency is low, but forecasts can change, so don’t give up just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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W
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0.2
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10
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10
0.3
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
8
31
13
26
35
44
52
44
78
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44
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46
24
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
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High Tide
7:32PM4.27m
7:48AM3.99m
8:03PM4.18m
8:22AM3.91m
8:39PM4.02m
9:02AM3.77m
9:25PM3.80m
9:53AM3.59m
10:25PM3.53m
11:09AM3.40m
00:20AM3.34m
1:34PM3.42m
2:31AM3.47m
Low Tide
2:23AM0.23m
2:39PM0.37m
3:04AM0.36m
3:21PM0.53m
3:48AM0.55m
4:10PM0.72m
4:39AM0.78m
5:06PM0.91m
5:39AM0.98m
6:13PM1.02m
6:49AM1.07m
7:28PM0.98m
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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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