
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with 68 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 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
Alright, let me tell you, it's a tough stretch ahead. I’ve looked over everything for Bud Bud, and honestly, it’s a grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. There’s almost nothing worth paddling out for.
Right now, and for most of this week, the swell is tiny and the conditions are messy. You’re looking at waves mostly below 2 ft for days on end. Wednesday the 8th has a bit of a pulse but it’s short-period, weak stuff with a combined energy of only 23, and the wind is all wrong, so don’t even bother. Thursday the 9th afternoon sees a slight bump to 2 ft, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Friday the 10th morning has a moderate offshore breeze, but the swell is still only 1 ft and weak – not worth the drive.
There’s a long gap here with no real hope. Saturday the 11th morning goes glassy, which sounds nice, but the swell drops to 1 ft. That’s a flat day. The pattern of small, weak, and poorly-directed swell continues all the way through to the middle of next week.
Finally, on Friday the 17th of July, we see a bit of a spike. The morning brings 4 ft swell from the west, but the period is a short 6 seconds and it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The combined energy (141) is moderate, but the quality is poor. It’s not the kind of wave that’ll make you smile.
The best, and really the only, standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Saturday the 18th of July. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the southwest, with a combined energy of 198 (moderate wave energy). The catch? It’s onshore wind from the WSW, so it’ll be lumpy and messy. Still, that’s the biggest, most energetic swell on offer. But let’s be clear, 5 ft with onshore wind at a beach break like Bud Bud is not going to be pretty. For any beginners out there, 5 ft is right on the edge of being too much, and with the wind junky, it’s not a learner day.
After that, things fade again. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th have some size (4 ft to 4 ft), but it’s all onshore or cross-onshore with short periods, so it’s a bumpy mess. The last real event is Tuesday the 21st of July, with a 4 ft swell and the combined energy hitting 401 (strong wave energy) in the afternoon, but again, fresh cross-onshore winds and a short period will ruin it.
Honestly, this whole period is a blank run for any quality surf. If you’re desperate, the Saturday the 18th morning has the most size, but expect blown-out, choppy conditions. That’s the best of a bad bunch.
Stay patient, check back later. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 3 | W 4 |
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10 | 8 | 31 | 30 | 68 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:42AM3.46m | 11:12PM3.58m | 12:06PM3.45m | 00:47AM3.56m | 1:39PM3.57m | 2:18AM3.68m | 2:53PM3.80m | 3:28AM3.88m | 3:54PM4.08m | 4:28AM4.09m | 4:48PM4.35m | 5:22AM4.25m | 5:39PM4.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:37PM0.95m | 6:11AM0.86m | 6:40PM0.94m | 7:15AM0.85m | 7:47PM0.83m | 8:21AM0.74m | 8:54PM0.60m | 9:24AM0.55m | 9:56PM0.30m | 10:22AM0.31m | 10:53PM0.02m | 11:15AM0.08m | 11:45PM-0.20m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 12 | W 11 |
10 | 5 | 31 | 30 | 67 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 6 | NW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | SSW 4 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 13 | — | W 7 |
5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | W 11 | S 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — |
8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | W 10 | — | E 3 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | NE 2 | ESE 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 |
— | 8 | — | — | 68 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 23 | — | — | 5 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 259 | 12 | 35 | 258 | 23 | 31 | 12 | 31 | 12 | 213 | 61 | 158 | 457 | 335 | 279 | 304 | 446 | 529 | 129 | 489 |
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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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