
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 325 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've been staring at the charts for Bud Bud, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it—this 16-day stretch is a dud for surf. We're looking at a long, flat spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first week is basically a write-off, and even as we push into the second week, there's nothing that gets the heart racing.
Let's start with the first few days. Wednesday morning, July 22nd, we've got a tiny 0.7ft W swell with a 10-second period, but the combined energy is a measly 8—weak as. The ENE wind is offshore, so it's clean, but there's just no power. Water temp is sitting at 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Still, that doesn't help when the waves are non-existent. Thursday and Friday are more of the same—tiny, weak swells and poor surf conditions. Saturday the 25th shows a slight bump to 1ft and 2ft, but the period drops to 6 seconds and the wind swings cross-on, making it choppy and messy. By Sunday the 26th, we see 3ft waves with 52 to 55 energy, but it's all wind-affected and cross-on, so it's a no-go.
Monday morning, July 27th, is the closest we get to a decent window. The swell is 2ft from the W with a 9-second period, ENE offshore wind at 6 mph, and the report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." Energy is 44—still weak. It's clean, but you'd be struggling to find a ride worth the paddle. After that, it's back to small, weak swells and poor conditions through the rest of the first week and into the start of the second. The combined energy rarely cracks 30, and we've got days of glassy but flat conditions, like Wednesday, July 29th, with 1.0ft and 23 energy, or Tuesday, August 4th, with 1.0ft and 13 energy.
The only real "standout" in this whole outlook is Sunday, August 2nd. The morning shows a 4ft W swell with a 10-second period and combined energy of 223—moderate wave energy. That's the biggest swell of the period. But the wind is WNW cross-on at 6 mph, creating light wind ripples, and the description says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." It's a bit of a tease. For a beginner break like Bud Bud, 4ft is getting into the upper end of mellow, but with cross-on wind and questionable conditions, it's not going to be the clean, friendly wave you'd want. The afternoon turns to 3ft and 151 energy, with a fresh cross-on breeze making it lumpy. So, while Sunday the 2nd is the best on offer, it's still pretty ordinary.
Overall, there's a gap of about 10 days from the start with no real recommendations, and the single half-decent morning on August 2nd is hope, not a guarantee. For a spot that's fairly consistent, this is a rough run. But forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. Until then, keep the board in the car just in case, but don't get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | SSW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 184 | 325 | 56 | 63 | 189 | 59 | 81 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 12:16PM3.25m | 00:53AM3.21m | 1:31PM3.21m | 2:07AM3.16m | 2:36PM3.27m | 3:08AM3.24m | 3:30PM3.41m | 3:58AM3.38m | 4:14PM3.59m | 4:38AM3.54m | 4:51PM3.78m | 5:13AM3.69m | 5:24PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:40PM1.20m | 6:09AM1.29m | 6:42PM1.37m | 7:12AM1.42m | 7:50PM1.39m | 8:18AM1.39m | 8:55PM1.28m | 9:18AM1.24m | 9:50PM1.07m | 10:08AM1.01m | 10:36PM0.82m | 10:52AM0.77m | 11:18PM0.59m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 18 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | ENE 2 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | E 3 | WNW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | W 7 | W 10 | — | W 6 | W 9 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 |
8 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 150 | 2 | — | 100 | 59 | 2 | 41 | 43 | — | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 4 | W 5 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | N 2 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | — | W 9 | NW 4 | — | W 9 | WNW 4 |
3 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 184 | 325 | 56 | 63 | 189 | — | 81 | 4 | — | 44 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 385 | 209 | 343 | 385 | 242 | 619 | 335 | 101 | 892 | 12 | 259 | 1203 | 25 | 0 | 343 | 25 | 0 | 259 | 43 | |
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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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