Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with WNW 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 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a slow start. We're looking at a whole lot of flat days ahead before anything really gets going. The first few days are a write-off for any proper surfing – the swell is tiny and the conditions are messy. You'll be waiting over a week for any real action.
The first sign of life comes on Saturday morning, July 26th, but it's still a struggle. You'll see a small 3ft west swell, but it's getting hammered by a strong 12 mph onshore wind. It's not going to be pretty. The energy is weak, sitting at (57). It's a pass.
Things start to look a little better on the morning of Monday the 28th, with a 2ft west swell. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the north, so it'll be clean. But the energy is still low at (62) and the wave comment says "surfable but very ordinary". It's a small step up but nothing to get excited about.
The real standout, and the only one worth making plans for, is Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell is building to 3ft from the west, and the wind is due to drop out completely, going glassy. That's your window. The combined energy jumps to a moderate (133), and the wave comment suggests it's surfable though still ordinary. The swell period is a solid 9 seconds, so it'll have a bit of shape. This is a spot for beginners, but if you're just looking to get a few clean waves on a weekend morning, this is it.
The following morning, Sunday, August 2nd, also looks glassy with a similar 3ft west swell, though the energy is a bit higher at (167). It's a solid option if you miss Saturday. After that, the wind starts to get messy again, and the swell drops off.
To sum it up: the best bet by a long shot is the glassy morning of August 1st. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Don't even bother with the first week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | SSW 6 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 143 | 57 | 47 | 52 | 59 | 80 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 2:07AM3.16m | 2:36PM3.27m | 3:08AM3.24m | 3:30PM3.41m | 3:58AM3.38m | 4:14PM3.59m | 4:38AM3.54m | 4:51PM3.78m | 5:13AM3.69m | 5:24PM3.96m | 5:42AM3.82m | 5:52PM4.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:12AM1.42m | 7:50PM1.39m | 8:18AM1.39m | 8:55PM1.28m | 9:18AM1.24m | 9:50PM1.07m | 10:08AM1.01m | 10:36PM0.82m | 10:52AM0.77m | 11:18PM0.59m | 11:31AM0.55m | 11:56PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 34 |
Feels °C | 26 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 9 | E 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SSW 6 | WNW 8 | — | W 9 | SW 5 | W 9 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 143 | — | 2 | 6 | 59 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | 57 | 47 | 52 | — | 80 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 619 | 441 | 335 | 621 | 437 | 22 | 364 | 325 | 112 | 0 | 343 | 23 | 35 | 269 | 61 | 125 | 258 | 125 |
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