Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve stared at the charts for our local zone until my eyes went square. Gotta be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. We’ve got a long, dry spell of onshore slop and chopped-out conditions for most of the next 16 days, so you’ll need patience.
Looking at the whole window, the wind is mostly blowing straight on or across, messing up whatever swell is trying to push in. There's a big gap with no real redeeming surf until we get to early September. The only flicker of hope is a brief window around the 5th of September, but it’s a long way off.
Let’s break it down. Right now, from the 28th of August, it’s all onshore winds and poor surf at Bud Bud (beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent). Friday the 28th has WSW swell at 4 to 4ft with 6-7 second period, but a moderate to fresh breeze is ruining it. That combined swell energy is weak at 74 and then moderate at 223, but it doesn’t matter because the wind is just killing it.
Saturday the 29th sees the swell jump to 6ft and then 7ft (moderate energy of 361 and strong energy of 508), but it’s coming with a strong breeze and rain showers. This is messy and not worth a paddle. Sunday the 30th through to the end of August is more of the same: chest-high slop with cross-onshore wind. The water temp is sitting at 70°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The beginning of September is flat and bleak. We’ve got a few days of tiny, weak swell and rippled surfaces. The only small highlight is the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the W, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore, making it clean. It’s *surfable* but only just. The combined energy is a low 87, so it’s weak.
Then we hit the stand-out. Mark your calendars for the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. This is the best bet on offer. The swell is a modest 3ft from the W, but the period is a nice 12 seconds (groundswell), giving it some shape. The wind is a light N at 3 mph, which is a clean cross-offshore. Combined swell energy is moderate at 227. For this break, the optimum swell direction is WSW, so this W swell isn’t a perfect match, but the clean conditions and that long-period push make it a worthwhile session for a beginner. The long period does mean longer waits between sets, but the clean face makes up for it.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions with onshore winds and small, weak swell for the rest of the second week. There’s nothing else worth chasing, I’m afraid.
So, hold out for that Saturday morning session on the 5th. Everything else is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 183 | 180 | 361 | 508 | 256 | 267 | 203 | 238 | 287 | 296 | 202 | 121 | 154 | 25 | 51 | 53 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:51PM4.42m | 6:06AM4.23m | 6:14PM4.51m | 6:28AM4.30m | 6:38PM4.54m | 6:53AM4.32m | 7:05PM4.48m | 7:21AM4.27m | 7:37PM4.33m | 7:54AM4.14m | 8:13PM4.08m | 8:32AM3.91m | 8:56PM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:12PM0.14m | 2:35AM0.24m | 2:56PM0.36m | 3:21AM0.53m | 3:46PM0.64m | 4:14AM0.85m | |||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | WNW 5 | W 8 | — | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 7 |
— | 40 | — | — | — | 256 | 267 | — | — | 287 | 296 | 202 | 121 | — | 20 | 36 | — | 11 | 4 | 19 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 8 | — | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 51 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | N 3 | N 3 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
74 | 183 | 180 | 361 | 508 | — | — | 203 | 238 | 86 | 71 | — | — | 154 | 5 | 2 | 53 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 269 | 269 | 279 | 343 | 40 | 12 | 364 | 313 | 40 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 325 | 242 | 156 | 269 | 242 |
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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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