Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 (Jul 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
Alright, I’m gonna be straight with you. Looking at this 16-day window for Bud Bud, it’s a long, dusty stretch. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly a problem, and the scores are flat. There’s not a single decent session in the whole run. You’re looking at a lot of days with poor surf conditions, and the consistent pattern is that it just doesn’t get going.
The first real chance to even think about paddling out is a few days in, but it’s weak. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably warm, so at least the water’s nice.
Let’s walk through it. The first few days, like Monday the 13th, you’ve got a tiny 3-foot swell from the WSW with a short 5-second period and weak energy (47). The wind is on it, so it’s a mess. Nothing to ride.
Tuesday the 14th is even smaller, with 2-foot and cross-on wind. Wednesday the 15th starts with a glassy morning, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7-foot with a 10-second period – that’s just a lake with a ripple. The afternoon is blown out.
Thursday the 16th through to the end of the first week is all tiny, short-period slop with onshore or cross winds. The combined energy readings are all in the low teens to low 30s, confirming it’s all weak. There’s a brief moment on Saturday the 18th morning with a light offshore from the E, but the swell is only 2-foot and 4 seconds – not enough to push you around.
The second week is no better. The swell heights stay below 3 feet, and the periods are mostly short. The wind is a constant issue – either onshore, cross-on, or too strong. There’s a glassy morning on Friday the 24th with a 3-foot swell from the WSW, but the period is only 5 seconds, so it’s just a bumpy dribble. The energy is weak (33).
Honestly, for a spot that’s fairly consistent, having a run this blank is a bit of a surprise, but it happens. The setup is a beach, and with the wind and weak swell, it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 46 | 53 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:48PM4.35m | 5:22AM4.25m | 5:39PM4.56m | 6:12AM4.33m | 6:27PM4.68m | 6:59AM4.33m | 7:14PM4.67m | 7:44AM4.23m | 7:59PM4.55m | 8:28AM4.06m | 8:43PM4.32m | 9:13AM3.85m | 9:28PM4.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.31m | 10:53PM0.02m | 11:15AM0.08m | 11:45PM-0.20m | 12:04PM-0.08m | 00:35AM-0.31m | 12:52PM-0.15m | 1:22AM-0.29m | 1:38PM-0.10m | 2:08AM-0.15m | 2:23PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.09m | 3:09PM0.31m | 3:38AM0.41m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 53 | 26 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | W 14 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | W 8 | WSW 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 4 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | — | — | W 5 | NNW 4 | — | WSW 10 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 46 | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | 33 | — | 1 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 8 | — | 3 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 473 | 12 | 342 | 515 | 216 | 514 | 566 | 262 | 515 | 485 | 213 | 781 | 794 | 778 | 778 | 112 | 696 | 775 | 1070 | 242 |
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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).
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