Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Bud Bud is a tough one to call a surf trip for. The whole period is a flat spell with tiny, weak waves, so we’re looking at a long stretch of small conditions. The first real glimmer of something “surfable” doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 29th, so the first two weeks are basically a write-off. There’s a massive gap with no real recommendations until then.

Water temp is sitting at 72°, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s notable, so you’ll be in boardies or a light spring suit if you’re even thinking about getting wet.

Bud Bud (Lanuza) – This spot is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach break that needs swell from the WSW. What we’re seeing is mostly tiny, poor surf. The only session that pops up as even remotely worthwhile is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. We’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the W, with a period of 6 seconds – so it’s short-period wind swell, nothing with real punch. The combined energy is a weak 54 (low). The standout here is the wind: glassy, with a slight WNW breeze. That’s the major positive – it’ll be clean, smooth, and uncrowded. The break is “sometimes” crowded, but with conditions this ordinary, you’ll likely have it to yourself. It’s tiny, so only really a fun option for a longboard or a foamie. The rest of the period is a mix of cross-on winds, lumpy chop, and practically no swell.

The long-range outlook is a big question mark. That July 29th morning is the only real opportunity, and even then it’s barely surfable. For a beach break, you’d want a longer period groundswell for shape, but this is short and weak. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. Otherwise, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the persistent side-shore winds and tiny waves.

Rusty out.

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