Bud Bud Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° N 1.49° W

Bud Bud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Bud Bud sea temperature is
20.5° C
1.2° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 78 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Bud Bud has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty flat and grim for a long stretch. We’ve got a big gap of nothing special from now through most of July. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the wait won’t be chilly.

Starting Wednesday afternoon on the 8th, there's barely a bump. We're talking a tiny 0.7 ft swell with a weak energy reading (21). Winds are onshore and it’s just poor surf conditions. The rest of that week and into the next is more of the same – tiny surf from the west, mostly in the 1.0 ft to 2 ft range. The swell energy stays well below 100, showing you how weak it is. We get a little light offshore wind here and there on Thursday morning the 9th, but with only 1 ft on offer, it’s a lake, not a surf.

The poor run carries on right through until the end of the third week. There are some cleaner moments, like Sunday morning the 12th, with a light east cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions, but the swell is just 1.0 ft. You’d need a stand-up paddle board, not a surfboard.

Now, there is a flicker of hope, but it’s a long way off. Monday the 21st of July is when things finally wake up. That morning we see a 5 ft swell from the WSW, with the energy jumping up to 131 (moderate). Winds are light cross-shore, which is promising. It’s still showing as poor surf conditions though, so it’s not a slam dunk.

The real standout, if you can wait, is on Tuesday the 22nd of July. Wednesday morning the 22nd we get a 6 ft swell from the WSW, and the energy rockets up to 683 (strong). The wind is light from the NNW, making it a clean, cross-shore setup. This is the best looking window in the whole forecast. The swell is a bit big for beginners, but for you experienced crew, this is your shot. It’s a longer period swell (9 seconds) which should give it some shape at Bud Bud. Remember, this is still a long-range call so don’t bet the farm on it, but it’s the only one worth circling on the calendar.

The afternoon of the 22nd gets a bit messier with a fresh cross-onshore wind kicking up, and then it fades back down into nothing for the rest of the month. So, if you're itching for a wave, you're waiting until at least the 22nd. Otherwise, it's a long spell of small, poor conditions.

Stay patient, keep an eye on that day, and paddle out if it cleans up.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.5
SW
5
0.5
WSW
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
W
11
0.5
W
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
31
30
47
29
27
47
25
13
12
17
14
14
6
11
18
16
12
7
9
13
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
N
10
SE
20
W
15
E
20
N
15
WNW
20
S
10
SSE
20
W
20
E
20
E
15
SW
35
ENE
20
S
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
20
WSW
20
NW
10
W
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
on
off
cross-off
on
off
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:12PM3.58m
12:06PM3.45m
00:47AM3.56m
1:39PM3.57m
2:18AM3.68m
2:53PM3.80m
3:28AM3.88m
3:54PM4.08m
4:28AM4.09m
4:48PM4.35m
5:22AM4.25m
5:39PM4.56m
6:12AM4.33m
Low Tide
5:37PM0.95m
6:11AM0.86m
6:40PM0.94m
7:15AM0.85m
7:47PM0.83m
8:21AM0.74m
8:54PM0.60m
9:24AM0.55m
9:56PM0.30m
10:22AM0.31m
10:53PM0.02m
11:15AM0.08m
11:45PM-0.20m
12:04PM-0.08m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:59
9:59
9:58
9:58
9:57
9:55
9:55
9:54
 mm
Temp °C
27
27
28
31
34
32
37
36
27
30
29
31
37
33
24
24
26
22
23
22
23
Feels °C
26
26
26
27
28
27
34
32
28
29
26
28
34
30
22
25
25
23
23
21
22
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Bud Bud:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Bud Bud surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Bud Bud is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

Nearest locationNearest