Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Bud Bud.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days at Bud Bud are a tough stretch. The forecast shows a long run of hardly any real surf to get excited about. From now through the start of September, the energy is super low – we're talking combined swell energy readings mostly in the teens or twenties, barely cracking triple digits. Add in onshore winds and messy conditions, and it’s flat out unappealing.
The earliest date with anything even close to surfable is Friday, September 4th in the morning. Swell is up to 2 feet from the west, period 10 seconds, and the wind is light and clean. The combined energy is just 82 (weak), but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen in a while. That said, it’s still pretty ordinary. The afternoon on that same day goes back to poor.
Then Saturday, September 5th morning shows a bit more promise. Swell holds at 2 feet from the west, period jumps to 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, though for a beach break it might break a little too straight. Combined energy hits 155 (moderate), and the wind is light and clean. It’s the best on offer across the whole forecast, but still, it’s not a standout by any stretch.
Water temperature is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the setup from August 28th onward with stronger swell and onshore wind might be more interesting than paddle surfing. But for a surfboard? This is a real quiet spell. Bud Bud is a fairly consistent spot normally, so it’s a bit of a bummer – but it won’t stay this way forever. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 33 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 56 | 40 | 28 | 99 | 96 | 221 | 238 | 336 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:15PM3.08m | 2:54AM3.07m | 3:15PM3.29m | 3:43AM3.29m | 3:59PM3.55m | 4:22AM3.53m | 4:33PM3.82m | 4:53AM3.75m | 5:02PM4.06m | 5:20AM3.94m | 5:28PM4.27m | 5:43AM4.11m | 5:51PM4.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM1.59m | 7:46AM1.60m | 8:29PM1.44m | 8:54AM1.38m | 9:28PM1.15m | 9:46AM1.06m | 10:14PM0.82m | 10:28AM0.73m | 10:53PM0.50m | 11:06AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:42AM0.19m | 00:05AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 33 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 56 | 40 | 12 | 99 | — | — | 137 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | W 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | W 16 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 7 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | — | 16 | 28 | — | 96 | 221 | 238 | 336 | 371 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 125 | 242 | 169 | 39 | 465 | 305 | 176 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 92 | 289 | 335 | 521 | 333 |
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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).
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