Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

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 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: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 105 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. 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 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (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 2PM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty flat. The only spot on the radar is Bud Bud, and even then, it’s a long wait for anything that’s really worth paddling out for. The swell energy is weak for the most part, with the combined energy values sitting in the double digits for the first week and a half, which is a real bummer.

The water temp at Bud Bud is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We start the forecast on Monday the 10th of August. Monday morning has a tiny 1.0ft WSW swell, but the wind is light offshore from the NE, so it’s clean. Problem is, it’s just too small to get excited about – the combined energy is only 18, and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” The afternoon goes cross-on and gets choppy. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same – tiny waves, weak energy, and mostly cross-shore or cross-on winds. Thursday the 13th has a bit more size, with 2ft swell, but it’s messy with a cross-on wind and the energy is still just 64 in the morning.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 14th of August. The morning shows a 2ft swell from the W with a 10-second period, and a nice cross-off breeze from the N keeping it clean. The combined energy climbs to 90. It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. It’s the best you’ll see for a while, but it’s still very ordinary. The afternoon gets blown out again.

We get a brief window on Sunday the 16th of August. Morning session has a light offshore from the ENE and 2ft of W swell. It’s clean and gentle, but the energy is only 65. It’s a fun little cruiser for a longboard if you’re desperate.

The next week is a real grind. From Monday the 17th through to the 24th, we’re seeing mostly tiny waves, high winds, and poor conditions. There’s a moment on Wednesday the 20th of August afternoon where we get a clean 2ft swell with a moderate offshore from the NE, and the energy picks up to 52. Again, surfable but very ordinary.

Then on Sunday the 23rd of August afternoon, something changes. The swell jumps to 3ft from the W, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 186 – that’s moderate energy and the biggest we’ve seen. Unfortunately, the wind is onshore from the WSW, so the quality is poor, and it’s a beginner-friendly size but the onshore wind will chop it up.

The last day of the forecast, Tuesday the 25th of August, is a weird one. Morning has a tiny 0.7ft swell, but with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is still only 59. The period is so long that at a beach break like Bud Bud, it’ll likely break too straight. The afternoon sees a 1ft swell with a 16-second period and the energy jumps to 120, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Not worth the drive.

Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-on winds and moderate chop on the bigger days might be more your thing than a paddle session. For the rest of us, there’s no standout session here. The best of a bad bunch is probably Friday the 14th of August morning or Sunday the 16th of August morning for a clean, small wave cruise.

Keep an eye on the charts, but right now, it’s looking like a long flat spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
7
0.6
W
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
W
9
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
W
6
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
6
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
39
10
6
9
3
21
33
44
64
70
74
90
83
25
49
96
19
33
21
11
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
W
20
NE
10
ESE
20
WSW
10
NNW
10
W
20
W
15
N
10
WNW
25
WNW
15
N
15
N
25
WNW
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNW
20
NNE
15
ENE
20
WNW
20
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
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6:56
6:58
6:58
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:23
9:22
9:21
9:19
9:17
9:15
9:14
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Temp °C
24
28
27
26
29
27
28
31
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30
33
31
27
32
28
21
30
31
26
32
31
Feels °C
22
25
22
25
27
25
27
29
25
28
29
27
25
30
24
19
27
28
24
29
26
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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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