Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee or a beer, this one’s a bit of a mixed bag. I’m Rusty, and I’m looking at the stretch ahead for Bud Bud. The first few days are a write-off, so if you’ve got itchy feet, you’re gonna have to be patient. The swell just isn’t there, and even when it does bump up, the wind is all wrong for most of it.
The first real bit of hope doesn’t show until Sunday morning, 6th of September. That morning, we’ve got a clean, 3.9ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the ENE, which is a beautiful thing for Bud Bud. The water temp is sitting at 69.8°, which is about normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate, clocking in at 496. It’s not a massive swell, but with those clean conditions, it’ll be the best wave we’ve seen in a while. It is a fairly consistent spot, but crowds are sometimes a factor, so keep an eye out if you’re after a quiet one.
Then, the real standout is Tuesday morning, 8th of September. This is the pick of the whole run. We’ve got a similar 4.3ft swell from the W, with still a 10-second period, but the wind is a light offshore from the NE again. The energy is strong at 525, so there’s some proper push behind it. This is a classic Bud Bud morning, offering some very good surf conditions. Don’t sleep on it.
After that, things get a bit messy with cross-onshore winds, but on Thursday morning, 10th of September, there’s another window. The swell jumps to 5.2ft from the W, with a 9-second period, and the wind is from the N, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. The energy is very strong at 621. That’s a hefty swell for Bud Bud, and with that wind, it could be a proper session for those with a bit of experience. The rest of the second week is a bit of a gamble, with onshore winds and smaller, short-period swell, so grab those two standout mornings while you can.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 5 | 20 | 20 | 67 | 100 | 132 | 422 | 534 | 262 | 181 | 176 | 194 | 293 | 302 | 198 | 118 | 138 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 5:28PM4.27m | 5:43AM4.11m | 5:51PM4.42m | 6:06AM4.23m | 6:14PM4.51m | 6:28AM4.30m | 6:38PM4.54m | 6:53AM4.32m | 7:05PM4.48m | 7:21AM4.27m | 7:37PM4.33m | 7:54AM4.14m | 8:13PM4.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.43m | 11:29PM0.22m | 11:42AM0.19m | 00:05AM0.02m | 12:18PM0.03m | 00:40AM-0.09m | 12:54PM-0.03m | 1:16AM-0.09m | 1:32PM0.00m | 1:54AM0.02m | 2:12PM0.14m | 2:35AM0.24m | 2:56PM0.36m | 3:21AM0.53m | |||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 20 | 20 | — | 40 | — | — | — | 262 | 181 | — | — | — | 302 | 198 | 118 | 138 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 67 | 100 | 132 | 422 | 534 | — | — | 176 | 194 | 293 | — | — | — | 104 | 8 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 169 | 190 | 259 | 269 | 269 | 289 | 343 | 12 | 12 | 40 | 302 | 40 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 343 | 12 | 12 | 269 | 208 |
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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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