
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WSW swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Jul 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Bud Bud is a tough one to call a surf trip for. The whole period is a flat spell with tiny, weak waves, so we’re looking at a long stretch of small conditions. The first real glimmer of something “surfable” doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 29th, so the first two weeks are basically a write-off. There’s a massive gap with no real recommendations until then.
Water temp is sitting at 72°, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s notable, so you’ll be in boardies or a light spring suit if you’re even thinking about getting wet.
Bud Bud (Lanuza) – This spot is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach break that needs swell from the WSW. What we’re seeing is mostly tiny, poor surf. The only session that pops up as even remotely worthwhile is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. We’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the W, with a period of 6 seconds – so it’s short-period wind swell, nothing with real punch. The combined energy is a weak 54 (low). The standout here is the wind: glassy, with a slight WNW breeze. That’s the major positive – it’ll be clean, smooth, and uncrowded. The break is “sometimes” crowded, but with conditions this ordinary, you’ll likely have it to yourself. It’s tiny, so only really a fun option for a longboard or a foamie. The rest of the period is a mix of cross-on winds, lumpy chop, and practically no swell.
The long-range outlook is a big question mark. That July 29th morning is the only real opportunity, and even then it’s barely surfable. For a beach break, you’d want a longer period groundswell for shape, but this is short and weak. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. Otherwise, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the persistent side-shore winds and tiny waves.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WSW 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
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49 | 19 | 13 | 54 | 15 | 45 | 34 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:27PM4.68m | 6:59AM4.33m | 7:14PM4.67m | 7:44AM4.23m | 7:59PM4.55m | 8:28AM4.06m | 8:43PM4.32m | 9:13AM3.85m | 9:28PM4.01m | 10:00AM3.62m | 10:18PM3.69m | 10:59AM3.40m | 11:29PM3.39m | 12:16PM3.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:35AM-0.31m | 12:52PM-0.15m | 1:22AM-0.29m | 1:38PM-0.10m | 2:08AM-0.15m | 2:23PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.09m | 3:09PM0.31m | 3:38AM0.41m | 3:56PM0.62m | 4:24AM0.74m | 4:45PM0.93m | 5:14AM1.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | |
— | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | 9:49 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 5 | WSW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
17 | 11 | 13 | — | 15 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 7 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | NW 5 | — | W 5 |
— | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 8 | — | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 3 | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 |
49 | 19 | — | 54 | — | 45 | 34 | 22 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 566 | 515 | 477 | 777 | 169 | 548 | 515 | 1923 | 626 | 884 | 959 | 307 | 517 | 242 | 296 | 359 | 242 | 262 | 514 | 242 | 242 |
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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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