Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with WNW 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 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you straight up, it's been a tough stretch here. We're looking at a long, dry spell with nothing but small, messy closeouts for the next week and a half. There's no point sugar-coating it—the surf is flat and uncooperative.
The water's sitting around 71°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so at least the temp's not making things worse.
The only break we've got to talk about is Bud Bud. It's a fairly consistent beginner spot, exposed to a WSW swell, and it's got an ENE offshore. But for the first 13 days of this forecast, it's mostly junk. We're talking tiny waves, onshore wind, and poor conditions. You'll see a bit of a bump on Thursday, August 20th, with the swell energy climbing to 240, but it's still cross-onshore and messy. A light breeze on Thursday morning might give you something to poke around on, but it's marginal.
Then there's a real glimmer. Hold out for the last few days. Come Saturday, August 29th, the morning goes completely glassy. We've got 3ft of swell out of the west, and the wind is dead calm. The combined energy jumps to 322 later that day, but it's the glassy conditions that make that early session the standout. It'll be clean and rideable for the beginners. The only downside? Bud Bud can get crowds sometimes, so expect some company.
That Sunday morning, August 30th, and Monday, August 31st, also have some cleaner, surfable waves, but nothing that tops that glassy Saturday.
So, to sum it up: the first 13 days are a write-off. Your one true standout is the early morning on Saturday, August 29th. Set the alarm.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 30 | 57 | 10 | 28 | 16 | 23 | 6 | 44 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 153 | 108 | 242 | 85 | 144 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:58PM4.36m | 8:12AM4.01m | 8:25PM4.04m | 8:36AM3.77m | 8:50PM3.69m | 9:03AM3.51m | 9:21PM3.35m | 9:39AM3.25m | 10:05PM3.03m | 10:49AM2.99m | 1:43AM2.92m | 2:15PM3.08m | 2:54AM3.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:55PM-0.05m | 2:20AM0.05m | 2:37PM0.22m | 3:00AM0.40m | 3:19PM0.57m | 3:42AM0.78m | 4:05PM0.94m | 4:28AM1.15m | 4:56PM1.28m | 5:22AM1.46m | 5:59PM1.53m | 6:30AM1.64m | 7:14PM1.59m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 12 | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 30 | 57 | 10 | 28 | — | 23 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 153 | — | 115 | 85 | 144 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | N 2 | NE 2 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | 40 | 4 | — | 16 | — | — | 44 | 7 | — | 9 | 17 | 87 | 108 | 242 | — | 81 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 343 | 23 | 12 | 343 | 12 | 125 | 676 | 532 | 325 | 723 | 113 | 5 | 343 | 12 | 4 | 343 | 23 | 181 | 343 | 23 |
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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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