Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a paddle. We're staring down a long, flat spell with nothing to get your fins wet for.
Looking at the whole 16-day window starting from August 3rd, we've got a massive gap with no real surf on offer. The first few days are a write-off, and honestly, it doesn't get much better after that. The first record shows a bit of movement on the 3rd, but it's tiny, messy, and the wind is on it. That sets the tone for the whole run.
The only spot in the book is Bud Bud, and it's a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break that's exposed to the swell. But even then, the swell window just isn't working. The water temp is about average for this time of year, sitting at 69°F.
For the first week, from August 3rd through to the 9th, the swell is tiny – we're talking ankle to knee-high at best, with a combined swell energy that's barely a whisper. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up what little bump there is. There's a brief moment on the morning of the 7th with a light offshore from the ENE, but the swell is only 1.0ft from the WNW with a weak period of 6 seconds... it's just not enough to bother with. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" for every single session. It's a no-go.
We roll into the second week, from August 10th to the 18th, and it's the same sad story. The swell heights don't even crack 3ft on the 11th afternoon, and even then it's windy and onshore. The combined energy stays weak. By the 15th, we're looking at 0.3ft waves and glassy conditions, which is a tease. There's a clean morning on the 16th with a 0.3ft swell from the west and a long period of 11 seconds, but it's just not enough to push a wave.
This is a blank run. The area just isn't getting any love from the ocean right now. If you're kiting, maybe there's something to play with on the windy, choppy days, but for a surfer? Forget it. Keep the board in the car and hope the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 31 | 13 | 26 | 35 | 60 | 68 | 43 | 63 | 50 | 45 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:02PM3.70m | 3:41AM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:03AM0.98m | 8:42PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 10 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 13 | 26 | 35 | 60 | 68 | 43 | 18 | 50 | 45 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WSW 10 | WNW 3 | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 21 | 18 | — | 63 | 14 | — | 17 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 352 | 125 | 125 | 723 | 5 | 5 | 385 | 5 | 5 | 343 | 23 | 61 | 343 | 335 | 307 | 892 | 287 | 258 | 256 | 277 |
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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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