Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
21.2°C
1.9° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, W swell with 1,074 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 18th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.6
W
16
1.5
W
15
1
W
14
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
11
0.3
WSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
266
182
255
154
183
1074
390
193
141
123
121
114
84
89
103
109
44
39
61
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
W
20
W
20
NW
10
N
25
WNW
15
NNW
0
SSE
15
W
15
N
10
NNE
20
NW
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:10AM3.65m
8:27PM3.38m
8:42AM3.36m
9:04PM3.05m
9:28AM3.05m
10:06PM2.74m
1:49PM2.98m
2:30AM2.98m
2:48PM3.24m
3:17AM3.25m
3:29PM3.54m
3:52AM3.52m
Low Tide
3:03AM0.85m
3:28PM0.97m
3:48AM1.23m
4:18PM1.32m
4:42AM1.54m
5:21PM1.59m
11:19PM2.72m
5:51AM1.72m
6:38PM1.66m
7:10AM1.67m
7:56PM1.49m
8:20AM1.42m
8:56PM1.16m
part cloud
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7:45
7:46
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7:52
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8:15
8:14
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8:06
8:04
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Temp °C
18
17
19
18
15
18
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18
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25
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Feels °C
14
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14
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22
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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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