Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.8° 

Bud Bud surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bud Bud surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here—and this is a grim outlook for Bud Bud over the next two and a half weeks. I’ve been through the whole run, and there’s a whole lot of nothing before we get anything clean. The first week is mostly flat, chopped, or blown out, so don’t rush out there.

From Tuesday the 25th to around Monday the 1st of September, it’s poor. Swell’s barely 0.7ft to 4ft, and when there’s a touch of size, the wind’s on it or cross. Thursday the 27th afternoon has a tiny 0.8m (3ft) WSW groundswell and glassy conditions, but it’s still only “ordinary.” Not worth it. The 28th afternoon jumps to 1.7m (6ft) but with a 35 km/h onshore—that’s just whitecaps. Same for the 29th and 30th, 1-1.4m (4-5ft), all messy.

The real gap is from the 28th through the 1st. Nothing clean, nothing surfable. If you’re a kite surfer, maybe you’d be entertained, but for a paddle, save your energy.

Then Wednesday the 2nd of September—that’s your day. Morning gets a clean 1.0m (3ft) from the W with an 11-second period (233 moderate energy), and it’s glassy. This is the standout of the whole run. Bud Bud is fairly consistent and exposed to the WSW, so this works well. The afternoon bumps up to 1.3m (4ft) and 10 seconds (594 strong energy), but the wind swings onshore—so hit it early.

The 3rd morning is still clean, 0.9m (3ft) at 10 seconds (146 energy), with a light offshore—rideable, but small. After that, it’s back to ordinary junk. The 6th afternoon gets a 1.3m (4ft) swell with 550 energy, but it’s onshore and choppy. The very end of the run—Monday the 8th—has a clean 0.7m (2ft) with an offshore breeze, but that’s barely ankle-snappers.

Water temp is 21°C (70°F), about normal for this time of year. Nothing crazy.

So, the one to chase is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or just not worth it. It’s a poor stretch, but Bud Bud’s a consistent spot, so it usually doesn’t stay bad for long. Keep checking.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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10
0.5
WSW
6
0.4
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6
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W
4
0.5
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5
0.8
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0.7
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8
1.1
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5
1.7
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7
1.6
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8
1.4
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8
1.3
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8
1.1
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8
1.2
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1.1
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8
1.2
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6
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7
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Energy kJ
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3
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18
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81
62
56
327
354
221
176
161
181
153
112
152
181
130
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
15
SW
15
ESE
20
E
10
W
10
SW
5
N
5
NNW
25
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
15
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High Tide
4:33PM3.82m
4:53AM3.75m
5:02PM4.06m
5:20AM3.94m
5:28PM4.27m
5:43AM4.11m
5:51PM4.42m
6:06AM4.23m
6:14PM4.51m
6:28AM4.30m
6:38PM4.54m
6:53AM4.32m
7:05PM4.48m
Low Tide
9:46AM1.06m
10:14PM0.82m
10:28AM0.73m
10:53PM0.50m
11:06AM0.43m
11:29PM0.22m
11:42AM0.19m
00:05AM0.02m
12:18PM0.03m
00:40AM-0.09m
12:54PM-0.03m
1:16AM-0.09m
1:32PM0.00m
1:54AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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27
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Feels °C
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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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