Bud Bud surf break

Bud Bud surfForecast / Vendee / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 CEST
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Bud Bud surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
15.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 21st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 22nd May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
13
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
116
153
217
210
198
139
112
73
70
44
26
70
176
215
158
141
89
61
54
31
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
10
ESE
20
ENE
15
E
5
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:17PM3.94m
10:35AM3.48m
11:03PM3.75m
12:02PM3.41m
00:26AM3.70m
1:11PM3.46m
1:31AM3.72m
2:08PM3.56m
2:27AM3.77m
2:57PM3.69m
3:14AM3.82m
3:39PM3.80m
3:54AM3.86m
Low Tide
3:04PM0.49m
3:39AM0.44m
4:00PM0.75m
4:39AM0.70m
5:01PM0.96m
5:42AM0.88m
6:05PM1.07m
6:46AM0.94m
7:10PM1.07m
7:47AM0.91m
8:10PM0.98m
8:40AM0.83m
9:04PM0.84m
9:27AM0.72m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
Temp °C
24
25
22
28
28
23
29
28
23
29
29
24
30
30
24
30
31
24
30
29
20
23
24
20
26
27
21
27
27
21
26
28
23
30
28
23
30
31
21
27
26
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
10
0.7
W
13
0.8
W
13
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
Energy kJ
236
116
153
217
210
198
139
112
73
70
44
26
29
176
215
158
141
89
61
54
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
16
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
W
9
Energy kJ
20
70
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.3
E
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
E
3
0.3
E
3
0.3
NE
2
0.3
NE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
51
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Vendee
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
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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.

Bud Bud is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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