Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NW swell with 25 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk Bud‑Bud in imperial. Over the next 16 days, it’s a rough start. From Saturday the 18th all the way through to the morning of Wednesday the 29th – that’s an 11‑day stretch with nothing worth a paddle. Tiny swell, cross‑onshore chop, or dead flat. Hang tight.
First sign of life comes Wednesday morning, July 29. We’ve got a 2ft west swell, period about 10 seconds – not huge, but it’s got some shape. Wind light from the NNE, cross‑offshore, so the surface is glassy clean. Combined energy is 100 – moderate. Bud‑Bud’s a beginner spot, so that size is perfect. Crowds show up sometimes, so expect a few heads.
Thursday the 30th morning is similar: 2ft west swell, 10‑sec period, with a gentle offshore from the NE. Clean again, energy down at 49, but still surfable.
The standout, if you’re looking long‑range, is Saturday morning August 1 – that’s two weeks out, so caveat emptor. Swell bumps to 4ft from the northwest, period only 6 seconds – short period, so waves might be a bit crumbly. But the wind is offshore from the NE, light, giving you clean waves. Combined energy hits 132 – moderate. For a beginner break, 4ft is fine, not too heavy. Still, the short period means you won’t get long rides.
Overall, it’s a lean period. Mornings of the 29th and 30th are your best near‑term bets for clean little waves. The 1st August morning is worth watching, but don’t book your trip just yet. Keep an eye on it.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:28AM4.06m | 8:43PM4.32m | 9:13AM3.85m | 9:28PM4.01m | 10:00AM3.62m | 10:18PM3.69m | 10:59AM3.40m | 11:29PM3.39m | 12:16PM3.25m | 00:53AM3.21m | 1:31PM3.21m | 2:07AM3.16m | 2:36PM3.27m | 3:08AM3.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:23PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.09m | 3:09PM0.31m | 3:38AM0.41m | 3:56PM0.62m | 4:24AM0.74m | 4:45PM0.93m | 5:14AM1.05m | 5:40PM1.20m | 6:09AM1.29m | 6:42PM1.37m | 7:12AM1.42m | 7:50PM1.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 9 | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 7 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 9 | NW 4 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 7 | NW 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | NW 4 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NW 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | WNW 5 | NE 3 | ESE 3 | WNW 9 | N 3 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 909 | 902 | 747 | 307 | 552 | 209 | 208 | 343 | 242 | 242 | 343 | 242 | 318 | 343 | 147 | 242 | 385 | 242 | 446 | 823 | 776 |
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