Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Rusty

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