Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. Looks like we’re in for a proper dry spell for a while, so don’t get your hopes up too early. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until the 24th of August, and even then it’s a pretty grim offering.

The first bit of action is at Bud Bud on Monday afternoon the 24th. We’re looking at a tiny 1 ft SSW swell, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (52), so it’s barely got any grunt. There’s a risk of thunderstorms and a moderate breeze from the ENE, but the wind is actually offshore, so the surface will be clean. The water is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. This is really only for someone who’s desperate to get wet.

The next few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 25th through to Monday the 7th of September is a massive gap of 14 days with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the conditions are just plain poor. You’ll see a few pulses of energy, like on the 28th of August when the swell bumps up to 6 ft with moderate energy (286), but it’s coming with strong onshore wind and rain, making it a total no-go. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The only standouts in this whole 16-day forecast are the mornings of Tuesday the 8th of September. That’s a long way off, so keep that in mind. On Tuesday morning, the 8th, we’ve got a solid 5 ft WSW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1583). The wind is light from the SE, offering a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is a proper groundswell, and with that long period it’s going to be powerful and well-shaped, but it’s best suited for a point or reef break as it might close out at a beach break. The water temperature is not provided for that day, but given the previous readings, it’s likely to be similar. The crowd factor at Bud Bud is listed as "sometimes", so you might have some company. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but with a 16-day lead time, it’s a promising but less certain call.

The Tuesday afternoon of the 8th sees the swell hold at 6 ft with a 17-second period and strong energy (1562), but the wind switches to a light WSW onshore, making it less clean. It’s still a decent wave, but the morning is the clear winner.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total bust. The second week holds a glimmer of hope, with Tuesday the 8th offering the best, and really the only, decent surf of the period. For now, stay patient, and check back closer to the date.

Rusty.

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