Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with 69 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day outlook for Bud Bud is a bit of a flat spell. There’s simply nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. The forecast shows a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor conditions, so I’ll walk you through it.
Right now, and for the entire period, the surf is just not cooperating. The first recommendation is for Sunday morning, August 2nd, but it’s a real letdown. We’re looking at a tiny 1 foot swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy of all swells directed here is a measly 16—that’s weak, barely a ripple. The water temperature is 69°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing remarkable. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, so the surface is clean, but with no size, it’s more of a wade than a surf.
From there, it’s a long, grim run. Monday through to Saturday, August 3rd to 8th, the swell stays between 0.7 feet and 2 feet, with most afternoons getting chopped up by cross-onshore winds. The energy readings are all in the single digits or low teens, and the wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” There’s a brief moment on Thursday morning, August 6th, with a clean 2 foot swell from the west and a cross-offshore breeze, but the period is only 7 seconds, and the energy is still weak at 47.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From August 9th through to the 17th, we’re stuck with the same story: tiny swell, never breaking 2 feet, and periods that are mostly short and weak. The winds switch around, but it’s always cross or cross-on, and the energy levels are pathetic—often below 20. Tuesday morning, August 11th, is almost glassy with a NNW breeze at 3 mph, but the swell is only 1 feet at 6 seconds, so it’s flat and frustrating.
In short, there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Bud Bud is a fairly consistent break, so this blank run is a bit of a rarity—normally it’s better than this. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe look at kite surfing on those windier afternoons, but for proper waves, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 15 | 36 | 8 | 31 | 13 | 26 | 36 | 45 | 52 | 34 | 27 | 68 | 38 | 34 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:32PM4.27m | 7:48AM3.99m | 8:03PM4.18m | 8:22AM3.91m | 8:39PM4.02m | 9:02AM3.77m | 9:25PM3.80m | 9:53AM3.59m | 10:25PM3.53m | 11:09AM3.40m | 00:20AM3.34m | 1:34PM3.42m | 2:31AM3.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59PM0.26m | 2:23AM0.23m | 2:39PM0.37m | 3:04AM0.36m | 3:21PM0.53m | 3:48AM0.55m | 4:10PM0.72m | 4:39AM0.78m | 5:06PM0.91m | 5:39AM0.98m | 6:13PM1.02m | 6:49AM1.07m | 7:28PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 10 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 22 | 7 | 31 | 13 | 26 | 36 | 45 | 52 | 34 | 11 | — | 38 | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | W 10 | W 3 | WSW 10 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 13 | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | W 8 | NW 3 | — | W 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 7 | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NE 3 | NW 6 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | WNW 9 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 36 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | 27 | 68 | — | 34 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 294 | 5 | 169 | 12 | 465 | 125 | 12 | 269 | 5 | 5 | 325 | 5 | 25 | 343 | 23 | 125 | 775 | 335 | 156 | 473 | 346 |
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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).
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