Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
21.1°C
1.1° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, WSW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Sep 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s call a spade a spade – the next two weeks at Bud Bud are a tough watch for a surfer. We’ve got a few flickers of life, especially first thing in the morning, but nothing that’s gonna get me frothing. The water’s sitting at 69.9°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit won’t need to be thick, but the swell just isn’t cooperating long enough.

The first real chance to wet a line comes Saturday the 5th of September, in the morning. Swell is tiny, only 2 ft out of the west with a 9-second period, but the wind is a clean offshore from the east-northeast at 6 mph. Combined energy is moderate at 122, so it’ll be weak but rideable. Expect very ordinary waves – you’ll get a few grovelly ones. By afternoon, it’s buggered by a cross-onshore.

Sunday the 6th of September morning is similar – 1.5 ft from the west, 11-second period, and light easterly offshore wind. Energy is weak at 57. Clean faces but you’ll be scratching for push. Not worth a dawn patrol unless you’re desperate.

Monday the 7th morning brings a bigger pulse – 2 ft from the west-southwest with a long 15-second groundswell period. Combined energy jumps to 199 (moderate), but the wind is a light cross-onshore from the west-northwest. That longer period will help shape, but the cross-offshore wind chops it. It’s messy, not worth the paddle.

Saturday the 12th September morning has a little clean window: 1.5 ft from the west, 8-second period, and a gentle offshore from the northeast at 9 mph. Energy is weak at 48. Ordinary but clean. Sunday the 13th keeps that trend – 1.5 ft, 10 to 11-second period, moderate northeast offshore at 12-15 mph through the afternoon. Energy weak at 51 to 57. Clean but nothing to write home about.

The best we’ve got lands on Saturday the 12th morning and Sunday the 13th afternoon for the cleanest conditions. If I had to pick a standout, it’s that Sunday afternoon, with moderate offshore wind from the northeast, 1.5 ft of west swell at 10 seconds, and clean faces. Combined energy is a weak 51, so it’s a longboard session at best. That’s the high point, and honestly, it’s not saying much.

After that, the second week rolls in with nothing. Monday the 14th morning has 1 ft and a moderate offshore, but combined energy is only 16 – absolutely flat. Tuesday the 15th sees a 0.6 ft groundswell with 14-second period, but energy is pathetic at 22-24. Wednesday the 16th morning has 1.3 ft from the west-southwest, clean with a light offshore, energy weak at 59. Still ordinary. Thursday the 17th morning through Saturday the 19th has bigger numbers on paper – 2.5 to 3 ft, 10-11 second period, combined energy up to 365 – but the wind is a stiff cross-offshore at 15-22 mph. It’ll be clean but that’s a howling wind, and with such small swell, it’s more of a kite session than paddling waves.

Bottom line: no true standouts. The only windows worth a look are Saturday the 12th morning and Sunday the 13th afternoon for a few clean, ankle-biters. Everything else is either too small, too chopped, or too windy. Patience, mate.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:57PM3.36m
10:40AM3.30m
1:22AM3.18m
1:59PM3.41m
2:46AM3.45m
3:08PM3.78m
3:43AM3.79m
3:59PM4.16m
4:29AM4.09m
4:43PM4.48m
5:09AM4.32m
5:21PM4.69m
Low Tide
4:46PM0.92m
5:18AM1.13m
5:58PM1.10m
6:33AM1.23m
7:19PM1.05m
7:52AM1.10m
8:35PM0.78m
9:00AM0.77m
9:36PM0.40m
9:56AM0.39m
10:27PM0.05m
10:44AM0.06m
11:11PM-0.21m
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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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