Budeo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Budeo over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the waves start to build and there are a couple of bright spots to aim for. The first real shot of decent surf comes on Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. The water is sitting at 62°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.

The standout session is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. The wave energy is moderate (877), with a solid 5ft swell rolling in from the WSW. The period is 14 seconds, so that’s a proper groundswell that will bring some nice, well-shaped lines. The wind is glassy, which is a rare treat and means the surface will be clean as a whistle. This is a reef break, so that long period tends to wrap in nicely here. Keep in mind, it’s consistent, so you won’t be waiting around forever. Crowds are often here, so expect some company.

Wednesday, July 15th, is a step down. The wind is cross-onshore, messing with the surface a bit, and the swell is a little smaller. The energy drops to 707, and it’s not really worth getting excited about.

Thursday, July 16th, the swell drops off significantly. The energy is down in the 200-300 range, and the wave heights are small. Not a good call.

For the weekend, Friday the 17th has a glassy afternoon with a 4ft WSW swell (446), but the morning is a write-off. Saturday the 18th has a glassy morning with 4ft swell (465), but the wind turns cross-onshore in the afternoon. It’s marginal.

The next real highlight is Monday morning, July 20th. The wind is calm and glassy, and the swell is 5ft from the WSW (434). That’s a solid morning session with clean conditions. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a bit more of a wind swell, but with no wind, it’ll be fun.

After that, things get quiet. From Tuesday the 21st through to Thursday the 23rd, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak. The energy readings are low, and the conditions are poor to marginal. A real gap of a few days with nothing to recommend.

Friday the 24th sees a bump in swell size, with 6ft from the SW (1008). That’s moderate wave energy, but the wind is cross-onshore and the period is 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The waves will be there, but the wind will mess up the surface. This is a marginal call at best. For most surfers, this is a pass.

The last session worth your time is Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is 4ft from the WSW (526) with a 13-second period. The forecast suggests the surf will be very good. It’s not a huge swell, but the clean conditions and long period will make it a quality window. That’s one to pencil in for the long-range.

So, your best bet is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, for the glassy, clean 5ft groundswell. The Monday morning, July 20th, is a solid second option. The long-range glassy window on Wednesday, July 29th, is promising but less certain.

Keep your eyes peeled, and don’t force it on the junk days.

Rusty.

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