Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a real gem waiting for those who can be patient. The first week or so is mostly flat, weak, or messy, but the second half of the period has a standout that’s worth circling on the calendar.

We’re looking at Bud Bud, and for the first several days, it’s pretty grim. Thursday the 10th through to the middle of the following week has tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. The swell is coming from the west, but the combo energy is low – we’re talking values like 56, 41, 59 – barely a ripple. Winds are all over the shop, mostly cross or onshore, and the water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Saturday the 12th morning goes glassy, with a tiny 2 ft west swell, but the energy is so weak (32) it’s barely worth a paddle. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride.

Now, Sunday the 13th morning shows a little pulse of life – a 2 ft west swell with a 13-second period, clean conditions from a light north cross-off wind, and combined energy of 168 (moderate). That’s surfable, but still very ordinary. The afternoon gets chopped out by stronger WNW winds.

The real standout is Sunday the 20th of September. Afternoon session at Bud Bud is the pick of the whole forecast. We’re looking at a 3 ft west swell, but the period is a very long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 801 (strong). Winds are light northerly cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is a point-break-style setup that will love the long period, handling the waves without them closing out. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but on this day, the quality is excellent. Crowds are possible sometimes, so get in early.

Monday the 21st morning is still decent – 3 ft west swell at 14 seconds, gentle offshore from the ENE, energy of 403 (moderate to strong). Clean, good conditions, but not quite the standout of the day before. Afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy.

The rest of the week after that fades back into weak, small westerly dribble with fresh offshore winds but barely any energy – 14, 15, 40 – so it’s a write-off.

So, the call is clear: if you’re hanging out for something good, Sunday the 20th afternoon is your day. The rest is mostly flat or poor. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing spooky.

Rusty.

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