Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.7° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, W swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s 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 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 5th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 5th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the crystal ball for Bud Bud and see what’s coming down the line.

To be straight with you, the next sixteen days are looking pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of small, messy, and onshore conditions that just won’t let up. We’ve got a few glimmers, but nothing that’ll have you racing for the wax.

Let’s break it down. From Thursday the 3rd right through to early next week, it’s a write-off. We’re talking tiny waves, poor conditions, and wind that’s working against us. The first real chance of anything surfable won’t come until Saturday the 5th. That morning, we see a pulse of groundswell from the west. The swell height is a tiny 2 ft, but the period jumps to 14 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (159). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NE, which will keep things clean. But honestly, the commentary says it’s just “surfable but very ordinary.” Saturday afternoon holds a bit more height at 3 ft with a 13-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore, giving us a “marginal” call. It’s not a standout.

After that, the pattern returns to poor surf through the next week. We get a few days with some bump in energy, like on Monday the 14th, when the swell height hits 4 ft from the west with a 14-second period and strong combined energy (515). But the wind is howling onshore from the west, making it unrideable mush. Tuesday the 15th morning offers a small window with a 3 ft west swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The energy is moderate (239), but the commentary again calls it “marginal.” It’s the best of a bad bunch, but hardly a day to plan around.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Tuesday the 15th of September morning. The swell is 3 ft from the west, with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NE. The combined energy is moderate (239). It’s the only session in the whole two weeks that has a clean wind and a proper groundswell. But at this size, it’s really only for the longboard or a funboard. The rest of the fortnight is a mix of small, onshore, and choppy junk.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Don’t expect any crowds at Bud Bud, because for most of this period, there won’t be anything to crowd.

The long-range stuff like the 14th looks promising on paper with that 4 ft, 14-second swell, but the onshore wind kills it. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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W
8
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0.9
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10
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9
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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30
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34
73
55
97
222
102
57
31
33
36
180
191
188
169
80
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
W
10
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5
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20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NE
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NNW
30
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25
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25
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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
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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Feels °C
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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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