Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. 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 (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Bud Bud. The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, so we’ll take it day by day.
We’re looking at a run of small, weak surf for the most part, with the odd window where things clean up. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. It’s pretty small, with waves around 3ft coming from the West, and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s a bit of shape to it. The swell energy is moderate (158), and the real kicker here is the glassy conditions with a light SE breeze. That’s clean, smooth, and perfect for a beginner-friendly spot like this. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a genuine option for a longboard or a foamie.
After that, things go pretty flat and messy. Wednesday the 2nd through to Monday the 7th is mostly a write-off with tiny waves and a lot of cross-onshore wind. The swell stays under 2ft, and the energy plummets. There’s a brief moment on Saturday morning the 5th where the swell is a clean 2ft, but it’s still very ordinary.
We see a bit of a pulse for the Monday morning of the 7th, with a long-period groundswell from the WSW at 14 seconds. The swell is only 1ft, but the energy is moderate (91). The wind is offshore from the East, so it’s clean. Still, it’s tiny.
The next notable window is Tuesday the 8th, with a morning session of 3ft swell from the West. The energy is moderate (121), and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the North, leaving it clean. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.
The middle of the month gets a bit more interesting, but it’s a long way off. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th show a better swell, around 2ft to 2ft, but with a very long period of 13 seconds from the West. That energy is moderate (122-137). The wind is offshore from the ENE, so it’s clean. This is a decent setup for a point break or a reef, but at a beach break like this, that long period might make it a bit straight and walled. It’s still the best quality on offer in the second week.
The standout, if you can call it that, is actually the very last slot on Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning brings a 5ft pulse from the WSW, but with a short period of 6 seconds. The energy is moderate (156), and the wind is a solid offshore from the ENE, keeping it clean. It’s a bit bigger, so it could be fun for a more experienced surfer, but that short period will make it a bit fat and bumpy. For a beginner, that’s a bit too much size.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a real standout, Tuesday morning the 1st is your best bet for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves. The late forecast for the 14th and 15th is promising, but it’s a long way out and the long period can be a bit of a pain at the beach. Keep an eye on it.
Stay tuned, surf’s always changing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 14 | W 12 | W 11 |
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158 | 116 | 57 | 35 | 33 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 71 | 40 | 63 | 61 | 47 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 40 | 104 | 220 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:37PM4.33m | 7:54AM4.14m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.14m | 2:35AM0.24m | 2:56PM0.36m | 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 | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 12 | W 11 |
158 | 116 | 57 | 35 | 33 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 71 | 40 | 63 | 61 | 47 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 104 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 11 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 13 | 9 | — | — | 26 | 13 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 40 | 23 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | W 6 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 38 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 385 | 242 | 259 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 385 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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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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