Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Aug 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bud Bud over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run for Bud Bud. There’s really nothing in the first week that’s worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly below 2 ft, and when it does bump up a little, the wind is either onshore or cross-on, churning things up. The energy is barely there, sitting at just 10 in the combined energy of all swells directed here early on Friday 31 July, and it never really gets cooking. The water temp is 69°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.
We don’t get a proper look-in until Sunday 9 August. That morning, the wind swings east at 12 mph, blowing offshore, and the swell pushes up to 2 ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits 74, which is still pretty weak honestly, but it’s clean. It’s the best window in the whole 16-day outlook, but it’s still only surfable, not cranking. There’s a little bit of hope on Thursday 13 August morning with a clean cross-off breeze and a 2 ft west swell, period 9 seconds, energy of 43, but again, it’s very ordinary.
The rest of the time is just a mix of tiny swell and lumpy, choppy conditions. The wind is mostly from the west or west-northwest, and it’s rarely your friend. The best I can say is that for a beginner-friendly spot like Bud Bud, the lack of size isn’t the worst thing, but the lack of quality is a bit of a downer. Don’t expect much, and if you’re really keen, keep an eye on that Sunday 9 August morning window.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 45 | 26 | 23 | 45 | 28 | 42 | 43 | 61 | 45 | 55 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:55AM4.01m | 7:05PM4.30m | 7:20AM4.02m | 7:32PM4.27m | 7:48AM3.99m | 8:03PM4.18m | 8:22AM3.91m | 8:39PM4.02m | 9:02AM3.77m | 9:25PM3.80m | 9:53AM3.59m | 10:25PM3.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.17m | 1:22PM0.23m | 1:46AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.26m | 2:23AM0.23m | 2:39PM0.37m | 3:04AM0.36m | 3:21PM0.53m | 3:48AM0.55m | 4:10PM0.72m | 4:39AM0.78m | 5:06PM0.91m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 10 | NW 4 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 45 | 28 | 42 | — | 61 | 45 | — | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | WSW 9 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 4 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | — | 16 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 45 | 8 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | N 3 | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 8 | W 7 | WNW 3 | — | W 8 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | — | 36 | 34 | 9 | 13 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 11 | 43 | 1 | — | 55 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 1363 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 101 | 125 | 503 | 169 | 256 | 515 | 12 | 12 | 269 | 12 | 12 | 477 | 12 | 12 |
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