Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
21.3°C
0.6° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mates, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown for Bud Bud in feet and miles per hour.

The water’s about 70°, which is pretty standard for the season, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit. The first week is a bit of a dud, so don’t rush.

Your first real chance comes on Thursday the 27th of August. The afternoon shows a 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 11-second period, giving you moderate wave energy (415). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the waves should be clean. There’s a risk of a thunderstorm, but for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s your best early bet.

Then it gets blown out. Friday through to the next Tuesday are dominated by onshore winds, with the swell hanging around but the conditions being poor. It’s not worth the session.

The standout is Monday the 7th of September. Monday morning is looking unreal. A 3ft swell from the WSW, but with a very long 15-second period, giving it serious groundswell clout (573). The wind is glassy from the ESE, and the forecast is “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to wait for. The long period will give you clean, well-spaced sets, perfect for this spot. The wave direction is right in the sweet spot.

Sunday the 6th of September is also worth a look. It’s got a tiny 3ft swell from the WSW, but a massive 21-second period, pumping in very strong energy (1072). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s clean, but that extreme period might make it tricky at a beach break. Still, Sunday morning is a solid second option.

So, the first week is a washout, but the second week has a beauty on the 7th. Hang tight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.5
SSW
4
0.2
WSW
8
0.7
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.8
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
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10
1
WSW
9
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
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7
1
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8
0.9
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
5
1.4
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
8
0.9
WSW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
16
12
7
18
10
54
61
47
71
415
258
169
515
173
127
88
97
232
159
91
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
ESE
5
SSE
5
SE
5
S
10
SE
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
15
W
Wind State
cross-off
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on
on
on
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High Tide
3:59PM3.55m
4:22AM3.53m
4:33PM3.82m
4:53AM3.75m
5:02PM4.06m
5:20AM3.94m
5:28PM4.27m
5:43AM4.11m
5:51PM4.42m
6:06AM4.23m
6:14PM4.51m
6:28AM4.30m
6:38PM4.54m
Low Tide
8:54AM1.38m
9:28PM1.15m
9:46AM1.06m
10:14PM0.82m
10:28AM0.73m
10:53PM0.50m
11:06AM0.43m
11:29PM0.22m
11:42AM0.19m
00:05AM0.02m
12:18PM0.03m
00:40AM-0.09m
12:54PM-0.03m
1:16AM-0.09m
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9:00
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7
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Temp °C
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25
22
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21
28
26
20
21
18
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Feels °C
18
23
22
21
20
21
20
28
24
20
21
14
16
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18
18
18
18
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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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