
Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, long run of poor surf that just doesn’t want to let up. The first real sign of anything surfable doesn’t even show up until Sunday, August 9th, which means we’re looking at nearly two weeks of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions.
For the first fourteen days, from Sunday, July 26th right through to Saturday, August 9th, every single session is a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is almost always on it or cross-onshore, turning what little bump there is into a crumbly, blown-out mess. There’s a bit of a bump on Monday, August 4th with a 5ft west swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore breeze, so it’s choppy and pretty ugly. The energy is moderate (430 combined energy), but it’s just not clean enough to get excited about. For beginners, anything over 5ft is a bit much, and this isn’t even that – it’s just a poor-quality wall of water.
The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is the very end of the run. On Sunday, August 9th, we finally get a break in the clouds. The morning session at Bud Bud shows a 2ft west swell with a cross-offshore wind from the north at 15 km/h. The wind is light, and the conditions are described as clean. The energy is weak (83 combined energy), but for the first time in two weeks, the waves are actually surfable. The swell direction is west, and the optimum direction for this spot is from the west-southwest, so it’s a close match. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, sitting at 69°.
The problem is, it’s inconsistent and the swell is small. For a beginner, this is a fun little knee-to-waist high wave, but don’t expect much push. The crowd situation is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others with the same idea, but it won’t be a zoo.
The afternoon of the 9th gets ruined by a fresh onshore breeze, so that window is about four hours. After that, it’s back to flatness for the 10th.
So, the long and short of it is: if you’re desperate for a paddle, make a plan for the morning of Sunday, August 9th. It’s the only game in town, and it’s a promise, not a guarantee. The rest of the month is a total write-off for paddle surfing. It’s one of those blank runs that is more common than we’d like around here, but forecasts can always change. For now, I’d be looking at other hobbies for a couple of weeks.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SSW 11 | W 9 | W 10 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 |
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48 | 40 | 94 | 79 | 177 | 96 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 45 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 11 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:14PM3.59m | 4:38AM3.54m | 4:51PM3.78m | 5:13AM3.69m | 5:24PM3.96m | 5:42AM3.82m | 5:52PM4.11m | 6:08AM3.92m | 6:17PM4.22m | 6:32AM3.98m | 6:41PM4.28m | 6:55AM4.01m | 7:05PM4.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18AM1.24m | 9:50PM1.07m | 10:08AM1.01m | 10:36PM0.82m | 10:52AM0.77m | 11:18PM0.59m | 11:31AM0.55m | 11:56PM0.39m | 12:09PM0.37m | 00:33AM0.25m | 12:45PM0.26m | 1:09AM0.17m | 1:22PM0.23m | 1:46AM0.17m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 |
2 | — | — | 79 | 177 | 96 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 6 | — | 12 | 22 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | — |
— | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 12 | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 9 | NNW 4 | ESE 2 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 |
48 | 40 | 94 | — | 106 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | 45 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 16 | — | 22 | 30 | — | 19 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 364 | 385 | 12 | 5 | 325 | 6 | 15 | 269 | 42 | 169 | 335 | 347 | 258 | 325 | 205 | 258 | 385 | 181 | 54 | 258 | 270 |
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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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