
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, W swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, ol’ mate Rusty here, with the surf look ahead. Let’s get into it right from Bud Bud.
First up, a quick word on the water temp here. It’s sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might be in for a slightly milder paddle.
Right now we are in a bit of a lull. The next couple of days are pretty grim, with small, weak swell and shifty cross-onshore winds. You’re looking at a bumpy, messy ocean for the Saturday afternoon, the 12th. Sunday the 13th actually has a brief moment of clean surf in the morning with a glassy-offshore wind from the ENE, but the swell is tiny at 1ft and weak, so it’s barely a ripple. The wait goes on through Monday and Tuesday, the 14th-15th – just not much happening.
The week picks up a bit from Wednesday the 16th. The swell height nudges up to 3ft, but the wind is all wrong, cross-shore and choppy, so it’s still a write-off. Thursday morning the 17th has an onshore flow from the SW, rubbish conditions. Friday morning the 18th, now we’re talking. The wind goes glassy from the NNE, dead calm. The swell is still only 2ft, but the energy is weak (89). You’ll get a few surfable waves, but it’s very ordinary. Not the day to get excited.
Here’s the standout. Circle Monday the 21st on your calendar. The morning session is the pick of the whole outlook. It’s glassy offshore from the SSE with a 3ft swell out of the west. The period drops in at a solid 14 seconds, giving those waves some grunt. The combined energy is a healthy 260 (moderate). This is the one to aim for. The swell direction (W) is exactly what Bud Bud wants (WSW optimum). It’s going to be clean, with proper lines. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and the crowds are *sometimes* a factor, so be ready for a few others in the water, but it will be worth it.
Tuesday the 22nd morning also looks good – clean and glassy from a N cross-off breeze, with 4ft swell and a long 13-second period. The energy is even stronger at 423 (moderate to strong). That is serious potential, but the swell direction is slightly less ideal, and the morning window on Monday looks cleaner. That Wednesday the 23rd and 24th drop back into small, clean but weak surf (1-2ft). The 25th onwards is more of the same – tiny waves and poor conditions.
So for this 16-day block, there’s a long quiet patch. The real deal is Monday the 21st of September, morning session at Bud Bud. It’s the best chance for a decent, clean swell with a decent period. If you’re not locked in, you’ll miss it.
Stay frothy,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 16 | W 14 |
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45 | 47 | 47 | 123 | 82 | 71 | 47 | 41 | 24 | 36 | 52 | 86 | 192 | 208 | 144 | 104 | 92 | 83 | 240 | 401 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:25PM4.70m | 6:40AM4.44m | 6:51PM4.54m | 7:02AM4.31m | 7:14PM4.30m | 7:22AM4.14m | 7:35PM4.02m | 7:44AM3.92m | 7:59PM3.71m | 8:10AM3.65m | 8:27PM3.38m | 8:42AM3.36m | 9:04PM3.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:31AM-0.30m | 12:47PM-0.22m | 1:08AM-0.14m | 1:26PM-0.05m | 1:46AM0.13m | 2:04PM0.23m | 2:24AM0.47m | 2:44PM0.59m | 3:03AM0.85m | 3:28PM0.97m | 3:48AM1.23m | 4:18PM1.32m | 4:42AM1.54m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 6 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 16 | W 14 |
5 | 47 | 46 | 123 | 82 | 71 | 47 | 41 | 24 | 11 | 52 | 86 | — | 208 | 144 | 104 | 17 | 83 | 183 | 401 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 16 | W 3 |
5 | 34 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 20 | 21 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 6 | 240 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | W 10 | N 3 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — |
45 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 11 | 1 | 192 | 1 | — | 35 | 92 | — | 130 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 605 | 205 | 22 | 205 | 0 | 12 | 335 | 25 | 0 | 40 | 5 |
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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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