Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, W swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'm gonna level with you straight up – this 16-day stretch for Bud Bud is a tough one. We've got a long, flat spell to kick things off with very little to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at a pretty standard 70°F for this time of year, so no surprises there.
From now through to at least Thursday the 5th of September, it's pretty much a write-off. You're looking at tiny waves with onshore breezes messing things up. A couple of afternoons show a bit of size pushing 3 ft from the W, but the wind is all wrong – cross-onshore and choppy. Just leave the board in the shed.
Friday the 6th of September offers a tiny glimmer. The morning shows a 2 ft swell from the W, but it's the wind that matters – a light offshore from the NE. The combined swell energy is a weak 124, but that offshore breeze will clean things right up. It'll be tiny, but if you're desperate for a slide on a log, it's the best you'll see for days. The afternoon turns cloudy with a cross-shore breeze, so don't expect much.
The weekend and the following week stay in the doldrums. The 7th and 8th of September bring some more energy, with the swell hitting 3 ft to 4 ft from the WSW, and the combined energy even cranking up to 271 on the Monday afternoon. But it's all onshore, choppy, and messy. This is more of a kite-foiling situation than a paddle-surfing one.
Now, into the second week, there's a bit of hope for early risers. The 15th, 16th, and 17th of September all have mornings with light offshore winds (NE and ENE) and clean conditions. The swell is still tiny at 2 ft and the energy is weak, but the wind will make it look a million times better than it is. It's not going to be a classic, but you might snag a little waist-high runner on a glassy bank. The crowds at Bud Bud can be there *sometimes*, but with these tiny conditions, you'll likely have the place to yourself.
Honestly, if you're after a proper wave, this isn't your window. The whole 16-day forecast is a struggle. For a reliable surf spot, this is a blank run that's pretty normal for this area when the swell just doesn't line up. Things can change, but right now, I'm not jumping in the car for this one.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 73 | 37 | 63 | 219 | 102 | 57 | 51 | 22 | 158 | 248 | 411 | 125 | 246 | 80 | 99 | 99 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:32AM3.91m | 8:56PM3.75m | 9:21AM3.61m | 9:57PM3.36m | 10:40AM3.30m | 1:22AM3.18m | 1:59PM3.41m | 2:46AM3.45m | 3:08PM3.78m | 3:43AM3.79m | 3:59PM4.16m | 4:29AM4.09m | 4:43PM4.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM0.64m | 4:14AM0.85m | 4:46PM0.92m | 5:18AM1.13m | 5:58PM1.10m | 6:33AM1.23m | 7:19PM1.05m | 7:52AM1.10m | 8:35PM0.78m | 9:00AM0.77m | 9:36PM0.40m | 9:56AM0.39m | 10:27PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | W 9 | W 6 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 30 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 73 | 37 | 61 | 219 | 102 | 57 | — | 16 | 23 | 248 | 411 | 125 | — | 80 | 99 | — | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | — | — | — | — | W 17 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 63 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | ENE 2 | — | E 3 | ESE 2 | W 10 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 51 | 22 | — | 23 | — | 50 | 246 | 43 | — | 99 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 205 | 5 | 316 | 12 | 5 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 325 | 0 |
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