
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 617 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab a coffee and settle in, ‘cause we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The next 16 days are looking pretty flat and grotty for the most part, with only a few fleeting moments that might get a glimmer of hope. The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, the 9th of September. After that, there are long gaps of a few days at a time where there’s just nothing doing.
Let’s start with Wednesday morning, the 9th, at Bud Bud. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to swell from the WSW. The morning sees a light 3ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds, giving a combined swell energy of 157 (moderate). The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the north, which will keep things clean. The water temperature is 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s not world-class, but for a beginner or someone wanting a gentle paddle, this is the best of a pretty average bunch. The swell direction (WSW) matches the optimum swell direction, so that’s a plus. Crowds are possible here.
By Thursday morning, the 10th, the swell has dropped to a tiny 2ft from the west, with a short period of 8 seconds and weak energy (41). The wind is offshore from the ENE, so it’s clean, but there’s almost no wave to surf. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
The next time we see anything worth mentioning is Wednesday morning, the 16th of September. The swell picks up to 3ft from the west, with a longer period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 154 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. Again, it’s not a standout, but it’s the best of the later period. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum, but it’s still rideable.
Sunday morning, the 20th of September, sees a 1ft swell from the west, but with a very long period of 16 seconds, giving a combined energy of 192 (moderate). The wind is a cross-shore from the NW, which will create some chop. A long period swell like this often breaks too straight for beach breaks, but at a reef or point, it could be glassy. The wind isn’t ideal, so it’s a miss.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a washout. The swell never gets above 3ft for any decent session, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, turning it into a lumpy mess. For a beginner spot like Bud Bud, it’s just not worth the drive. The only real standout is that Wednesday morning, the 9th – it’s the strongest, cleanest, and most aligned we get. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or both.
If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger cross-onshore winds in the afternoons could be interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
257 | 289 | 373 | 562 | 274 | 157 | 160 | 101 | 35 | 35 | 20 | 10 | 31 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 109 | 99 | 88 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:08PM3.78m | 3:43AM3.79m | 3:59PM4.16m | 4:29AM4.09m | 4:43PM4.48m | 5:09AM4.32m | 5:21PM4.69m | 5:44AM4.45m | 5:55PM4.76m | 6:14AM4.49m | 6:25PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.44m | 6:51PM4.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.78m | 9:00AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:56AM0.39m | 10:27PM0.05m | 10:44AM0.06m | 11:11PM-0.21m | 11:27AM-0.17m | 11:52PM-0.33m | 12:08PM-0.27m | 00:31AM-0.30m | 12:47PM-0.22m | 1:08AM-0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | W 12 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 16 | W 15 | W 10 | W 13 | W 10 |
257 | 289 | — | — | 274 | 157 | — | 101 | 35 | 3 | 20 | 10 | 31 | 37 | 31 | 20 | 109 | 47 | 88 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | — | W 18 | W 16 | W 8 | W 14 | — | W 12 |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 6 | 5 | 18 | 99 | — | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | W 11 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | NNW 3 | — | WNW 7 | NW 3 | — | W 8 | NW 4 | — | W 9 | NW 3 |
23 | 5 | 373 | 562 | — | — | 160 | — | — | 35 | 2 | — | 21 | 2 | — | 29 | 3 | — | 39 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 5 | 99 | 335 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 156 | 169 | 269 | 12 | 23 | 258 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 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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