Surf Forecasts:
Bud Bud surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with 68 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next 16 days. I’ve pored over the numbers and I gotta tell ya, it’s a tough stretch. The truth is, there’s pretty much nothing on the cards that’s worth paddling out for. The whole 16-day window is a flat, blown-out mess. We’ve got a complete blank run of surf, with zero decent options. The only spot in the mix is Bud Bud, and it’s just not working for us.
The water is sitting at 69°F right now, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the swell? Forget it. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves – mostly under 2 ft – with combined swell energy that’s barely registering, often in the low double digits (20, 16, 26). The wave energy is weak, and it’s coming from a mix of WSW and W, which isn’t ideal for the spot’s optimum swell direction of WSW. The period is mostly short, between 3 and 10 seconds, so there’s no power or shape to speak of.
The wind is the real killer. The mornings are okay, with some light offshore or glassy conditions on the 2nd, 7th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, but the swell is just too small. On the 13th, it’s glassy with a 1 ft swell from the WSW – that’s about as good as it gets, and it’s still rubbish. The afternoons are consistently ruined by cross-onshore winds, often in the 12-19 mph range, making it choppy and lumpy. There’s a few days with strong onshore winds, like the 3rd and 4th, which are a complete write-off.
Bud Bud is a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, but it’s rarely breaking properly in this forecast. On the rare occasion the wind is right, the swell is too small. It’s a tough scene. For the whole 16 days, the score is a flat zero. This is one of those stretches where the area just goes quiet. Don’t hold your breath – but forecasts can change, and it won’t be this bad forever. Rusty, signing out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WNW 4 |
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 kJ | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 8 | 31 | 13 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 46 | 25 | 61 | 54 | 37 | 14 | 47 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:05PM4.30m | 7:20AM4.02m | 7:32PM4.27m | 7:48AM3.99m | 8:03PM4.18m | 8:22AM3.91m | 8:39PM4.02m | 9:02AM3.77m | 9:25PM3.80m | 9:53AM3.59m | 10:25PM3.53m | 11:09AM3.40m | 00:20AM3.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM0.23m | 1:46AM0.17m | 1:59PM0.26m | 2:23AM0.23m | 2:39PM0.37m | 3:04AM0.36m | 3:21PM0.53m | 3:48AM0.55m | 4:10PM0.72m | 4:39AM0.78m | 5:06PM0.91m | 5:39AM0.98m | 6:13PM1.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 17 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 10 | NW 5 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 46 | 16 | 61 | — | 37 | 14 | 16 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | WSW 9 | NW 5 | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 4 | W 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 16 | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 3 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | W 9 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | W 8 | NW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | WNW 3 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 8 | WNW 4 | — | W 10 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 35 | 25 | — | 54 | 3 | — | 47 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 385 | 125 | 125 | 503 | 43 | 258 | 465 | 242 | 12 | 269 | 12 | 12 | 2007 | 12 | 5 | 343 | 28 | 61 | 5 | 348 |
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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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