Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
21.5°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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, W swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 12th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Bud Bud.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We’ve got a long dry spell through the middle of the period with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The standout moment doesn’t arrive until Friday the 25th of September, and that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Right now, starting Saturday the 12th, it’s flat and messy. Morning glass at Bud Bud with a tiny 2ft W swell (33 energy), but it’s poor. By afternoon the wind swings west at 12 mph and it’s choppy rubbish. Sunday the 13th has a glassy start with a small 1ft W groundswell (12-second period) and 93 energy, but it’s still ordinary. Monday the 14th morning offers a bit of hope – 2ft W swell with a light offshore breeze from the ENE and clean conditions (71 energy) – but it’s barely surfable. Then we slide into a real flat patch. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Thursday the 24th, it’s mostly poor, with tiny swells, onshore winds, and messy conditions. A few mornings show offshore wind and clean lines, but the waves are just too small to get excited about – 1ft to 2ft mostly, with energy often under 100. This is a long gap of nothing special, about ten days where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 25th of September morning is the real deal. Bud Bud comes alive with a 4ft W groundswell, a very long 14-second period, and a combined energy of 682 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The morning is clear with glassy conditions, a slight air from the SE at just 3 mph. That’s clean, smooth, and will have proper lines. The swell direction from the west is almost bang on the optimum for Bud Bud (WSW), so expect it to wrap in nicely. The 4ft size is solid for a beginner-friendly spot, but with that period, the sets will have some push – not too big for most, but the long period means it’ll be best on a point or reef; at a beach break, it might stand up a bit straight. Still, this is the standout session – the best on offer by a long way. Crowds are possible here on a day like this, so get in early.

After that, Saturday the 26th morning drops back to 3ft W swell (12 seconds, 169 energy) with a light offshore breeze from the ENE – clean, but nothing special. Sunday the 27th morning has a fresh 19 mph offshore from the east, but the swell is tiny at 2ft (14-second period, 199 energy) and the wind is too strong for a fun paddle.

Water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary to report.

So to sum it up: don’t waste your time until Friday the 25th of September. That morning at Bud Bud is the one. Glassy, solid groundswell, and proper energy. The rest is flat, choppy, or too small. Keep an eye on the forecast, though – it tends not to stay poor for long around here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
14
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
1
NW
5
0.7
WNW
7
1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
33
31
60
47
125
82
71
47
41
24
22
57
55
200
110
149
187
48
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
SE
20
W
15
NNE
0
NNE
20
WNW
15
N
10
ENE
15
W
15
E
10
SSE
20
W
30
NNW
15
NNW
30
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
25
WSW
20
NW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:14AM4.49m
6:25PM4.70m
6:40AM4.44m
6:51PM4.54m
7:02AM4.31m
7:14PM4.30m
7:22AM4.14m
7:35PM4.02m
7:44AM3.92m
7:59PM3.71m
8:10AM3.65m
8:27PM3.38m
Low Tide
11:52PM-0.33m
12:08PM-0.27m
00:31AM-0.30m
12:47PM-0.22m
1:08AM-0.14m
1:26PM-0.05m
1:46AM0.13m
2:04PM0.23m
2:24AM0.47m
2:44PM0.59m
3:03AM0.85m
3:28PM0.97m
3:48AM1.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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7:39
7:39
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:23
8:22
8:20
8:17
8:15
8:14
 mm
1
Temp °C
19
19
22
22
21
24
23
22
27
26
24
24
20
16
19
17
16
19
18
Feels °C
17
19
19
19
21
20
19
21
25
24
23
22
17
14
15
12
14
15
14
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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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