Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
21.0°C
0.8° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 (Sep 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 5th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 5th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start with, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

The first week is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and onshore junk. From now until around the 6th, expect a lot of flat spells and choppy conditions. You won’t be missing much if you leave the board in the car. It isn’t until the 5th that we get a sniff of something workable, and even then it’s ordinary.

Saturday morning, September 5th, we finally see a pulse. The swell is small at 2 ft from the W, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate (115) which is better than nothing. The winds are cross-offshore from the NE (9 mph) which will clean things up a bit, so you might find a few crumbly walls. It’s still small and inconsistent, but it’s the first surfable wave we’ve seen.

Sunday the 6th morning is another short window. The swell drops to 2 ft from the W, period 11 seconds. The wind is more favourable, straight offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, giving us a clean face. The energy is weak (57), so it’s more about the glide than the power, but a longboard might enjoy this before the wind shifts.

The real interest, and the standout of this whole forecast, looks to be Sunday, September 13th. This is the one to circle. The morning shows a solid jump in swell to 4 ft from the W, period 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 286 – that’s proper moderate energy (286) and the first real push of the period. Winds are cross-offshore from the N at 9 mph, leaving the surface clean. This is where Bud Bud (Lanuza) will wake up. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and the swell direction (WSW optimum) matches up nicely. The water temp is 70°, which is about average (1° anomaly) for this time of year, so a spring suit is fine. Keep in mind that a 4 ft swell is on the bigger side for beginners, so more suited to those with a bit of experience. The afternoon gets messy with strong cross-off winds, so make the most of the morning session.

The gap after that is rough. The second week mostly fades out again, with a return to weak, gutless waves. The 14th and 15th are small and clean but tiny (1-3 ft), and the energy levels drop right off. The 17th of September gives another minor pulse of 2 ft from the WSW, but the afternoon onshore winds will chop it up. Not worth getting excited about that far out.

So to wrap it up: steer clear until next Saturday at the earliest. The best bet is the morning of Sunday the 13th – that’s the standout. Everything else in between is a flat, choppy write-off. The waves will come back, they always do.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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87
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87
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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High Tide
8:13PM4.08m
8:32AM3.91m
8:56PM3.75m
9:21AM3.61m
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
Low Tide
2:56PM0.36m
3:21AM0.53m
3:46PM0.64m
4:14AM0.85m
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
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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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