Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Well, I gotta be straight with ya – this stretch is lookin’ pretty flat for the most part. I’ve had a long look at Bud Bud, and honestly, there isn’t a single standout session in this 16-day window. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and when it does wobble up a little, the wind’s usually junk or it’s just too weak to get excited about.

We’ll start with Tuesday the 11th of August – morning’s got a little 0.7 ft swell out of the west with a 9-second period. Wind is cross-off from the ESE at 9 mph, so it’s clean, but that swell’s got no power (12 combined energy). You’re basically bobbin’ around on a lake. Afternoon turns onshore and sloppy, even smaller. Wednesday and Thursday are more of the same – small cross-on bumps, nothing you’d paddle out for.

Friday the 14th of August, morning session, we finally see a touch of life. Still tiny at 2 ft, but it’s clean with a light NNE cross-off breeze at 3 mph, and the period stretches out to 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 90 – still weak, but it’s surfable if you’re desperate. Water temp is around 69°, which is about normal for this time of year. Afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and it’s choppy garbage again.

There’s a real dry spell through the middle of the month – Saturday the 15th through to Thursday the 20th of August – all tiny, most of it messy or blown out. A few mornings with offshore or cross-off winds (like Sunday the 16th with an ENE offshore at 6 mph, and Monday the 17th with a light NE cross-off), but the swell’s barely 2 ft. It’s just not worth wettin’ a suit.

Now, Saturday the 22nd of August, that morning pumps up a bit – 4 ft from the west-northwest at 10 seconds, with combined energy hitting 375 – that’s moderate energy, finally somethin’ you can ride. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore from the west at 12 mph, so it’s gonna be messy and bumpy. That afternoon drops off to 3 ft, still onshore. Not a good look.

After that, it’s back to tiny, weak dribble right through the end of the month. A couple of clean mornings with light offshore breezes (like Tuesday the 25th of August, with a 2 ft west swell and cross-off wind from the ESE at 9 mph), but the period is only 6 seconds – short period slop, combined energy just 20. Not gonna get your heart racin’.

So, bottom line: there’s no standout surf here. No day really offers good waves with good wind. Bud Bud just doesn’t have the juice in this window. If you’re a beginner and just want to float around on a tiny board, maybe the Friday morning the 14th or that Saturday the 22nd morning (if you don’t mind the onshore chop) are your best shots. But for anyone else? This is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it won’t stay this flat forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
9
0.4
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.3
W
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
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9
0.6
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10
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10
0.7
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10
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WNW
9
0.4
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9
0.5
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8
0.5
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8
0.6
WNW
5
0.5
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8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
NW
5
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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15
3
21
33
44
64
70
75
90
141
25
33
33
17
32
54
29
28
15
15
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
25
WSW
15
NNW
10
W
20
W
15
NNW
10
W
25
WNW
15
N
5
NNE
20
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20
NNE
20
NNE
20
WNW
20
NNE
10
ENE
15
W
10
NNW
10
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High Tide
4:52PM4.40m
5:22AM4.26m
5:36PM4.65m
6:03AM4.40m
6:16PM4.78m
6:41AM4.43m
6:54PM4.76m
7:16AM4.37m
7:28PM4.61m
7:46AM4.22m
7:58PM4.36m
8:12AM4.01m
8:25PM4.04m
Low Tide
10:10AM0.39m
10:42PM0.05m
11:01AM0.07m
11:31PM-0.23m
11:48AM-0.16m
00:16AM-0.37m
12:32PM-0.26m
00:59AM-0.36m
1:14PM-0.22m
1:40AM-0.21m
1:55PM-0.05m
2:20AM0.05m
2:37PM0.22m
3:00AM0.40m
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9:22
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Temp °C
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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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