Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
21.8°C
2.1° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Night
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.7
WSW
8
1.6
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
50
35
20
35
128
56
32
45
47
155
129
82
72
131
41
25
61
300
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
SSE
15
W
10
NNW
5
NNW
25
WNW
15
N
5
ENE
20
WNW
15
N
10
N
25
WNW
15
NNE
10
NE
10
WNW
15
ENE
15
SE
15
WSW
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
on
High Tide
5:09AM4.32m
5:21PM4.69m
5:44AM4.45m
5:55PM4.76m
6:14AM4.49m
6:25PM4.70m
6:40AM4.44m
6:51PM4.54m
7:02AM4.31m
7:14PM4.30m
7:22AM4.14m
7:35PM4.02m
Low Tide
10:27PM0.05m
10:44AM0.06m
11:11PM-0.21m
11:27AM-0.17m
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
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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7:35
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:43
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8:30
8:28
8:25
8:23
8:22
8:20
8:17
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Temp °C
18
16
19
18
17
20
20
21
25
22
20
25
22
19
25
26
23
25
22
Feels °C
13
14
17
15
16
19
17
21
22
18
19
21
20
17
22
23
20
22
20
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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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