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Bud Bud surfForecast / Vendee / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 28 Aug 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The surf forecast for Bud Bud over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, near gales from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 799 | 761 | 905 | 826 | 800 | 1127 | 445 | 314 | 747 | 402 | 818 | 876 | 1090 | 1180 | 960 | 532 | 918 | 1384 | 745 | 474 | 8632 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:00PM 3.87 | 8:12AM 3.72 | 8:27PM 3.61 | 8:41AM 3.51 | 8:59PM 3.33 | 9:18AM 3.25 | 9:42PM 3.04 | 10:15AM 2.99 | 1:38AM 2.82 | 2:14PM 3.01 | 2:52AM 3.04 | 3:11PM 3.30 | 3:37AM 3.34 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:38PM 0.53 | 2:58AM 0.70 | 3:18PM 0.84 | 3:38AM 1.03 | 4:01PM 1.16 | 4:24AM 1.34 | 4:54PM 1.45 | 5:21AM 1.59 | 6:00PM 1.62 | 6:34AM 1.68 | 7:19PM 1.60 | 7:51AM 1.55 | 8:31PM 1.34 | ||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 8 | 8 | 3 | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | - | 5 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
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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 12 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.
Bud Bud is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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