Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've had a proper look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough one for the lineup. The forecast is a bit of a bust for most of the window, with only a couple of moments that might get your heart rate up.

Let's start with the only real game in town, Bud Bud. It's a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you'll notice it's a bit more comfortable than usual.

The first week is a total write-off. From Monday the 20th of July all the way through to Saturday the 2nd of August, it's just flat and messy. We're talking tiny 0.3ft to 1ft waves with weak energy (only 6 to 54 on the energy scale), and the wind is all over the shop. The swell period is short and inconsistent, making for poor, gutless conditions. There's a real gap of about 10 days with no reason to even look at the ocean.

Things get a little interesting on Sunday the 26th of July. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the west, and the energy jumps to 143 – that's moderate energy, finally. But the wind is onshore from the southwest, and there's even some light rain. It's messy, but it's a sign of life. The conditions are poor, so it's not a day to get excited about.

Now, the standout moment – and I'm being generous here – is on Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is 2ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 6 seconds, and the energy is 41. It's not huge, but the wind is offshore from the east-northeast. That's a light to moderate offshore breeze, and it'll be clean. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we're going to get. For a beginner spot, this is your window. It's a small, clean wave for a morning session. The long-range call is a bit of a gamble, but it's the only promising day on the cards.

The rest of the second week is more of the same – small, weak swell with cross-onshore winds. It's a bleak run. Honestly, if you're after a paddle, you're better off waiting for a better forecast. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a traditional surfer, given the lack of decent wave shape and the onshore winds.

No standouts to shout about, just a quiet Sunday morning on the 2nd of August for the hopeful.

Rusty.

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