Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, WNW swell with 1,035 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Bud Bud (Bud-Bud).
Honestly, the first bit of the forecast is a tough slog. That first real swell we see on Saturday, August 29th, is a 3ft WSW swell, but the wind is howling onshore from the SW at 25 mph, so it’s a total mess. The wave energy is moderate (821), but it’s not surfable at all. That poor quality sticks around for days.
We’ve got a serious dry spell. From August 29th all the way through to September 10th, the surf is either too small, too windy, or both. On Tuesday, September 1st, the wind does go glassy in the morning, but the swell drops to a tiny 3ft and the energy is weak (122). It’s surfable, but only just. You’d be out there for the peace and quiet, not the waves.
Then, a real standout. The best window is Friday, September 11th. The afternoon session is the pick of the whole 16 days. We’re looking at a 4ft W swell with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 13 mph, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is a solid 802 (moderate), and the conditions are set to be very good. That long period means the waves will be powerful and lined up, though at a beach break it might be a little too straight. Still, this is the one to mark on the calendar.
The next morning, Saturday, September 12th, is still worth a paddle. The swell drops to 3ft, but the period holds at 12 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is 271 (moderate). It’s not as good as the day before, but it’s a solid follow-up.
Water temp is about 70°F, which is pretty average for the time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit.
So, the bottom line: a long wait with a lot of junk, but that Friday, September 11th afternoon is your best bet. Be there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 15 | W 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 336 | 217 | 268 | 265 | 423 | 353 | 239 | 158 | 188 | 39 | 22 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 79 | 90 | 69 | 1035 | 342 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:28AM4.30m | 6:38PM4.54m | 6:53AM4.32m | 7:05PM4.48m | 7:21AM4.27m | 7:37PM4.33m | 7:54AM4.14m | 8:13PM4.08m | 8:32AM3.91m | 8:56PM3.75m | 9:21AM3.61m | 9:57PM3.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:40AM-0.09m | 12:54PM-0.03m | 1:16AM-0.09m | 1:32PM0.00m | 1:54AM0.02m | 2:12PM0.14m | 2:35AM0.24m | 2:56PM0.36m | 3:21AM0.53m | 3:46PM0.64m | 4:14AM0.85m | 4:46PM0.92m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 8:51 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | W 8 | WNW 15 | W 13 |
| kJ | 336 | 199 | — | — | — | 353 | 239 | 158 | 188 | 39 | 22 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 79 | — | 69 | 1035 | 342 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 54 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | W 10 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | W 8 | — | W 15 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 194 | 217 | 268 | 265 | 423 | 106 | — | — | 116 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 90 | — | 666 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 343 | 40 | 215 | 364 | 335 | 40 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 254 | 12 | 12 | 269 | 156 | 12 | 256 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
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