Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's have a look at what's on the table for Buffalo Bay Wildside. The window's got a bit of a mixed bag, but there's definitely some sparkle in there if you're patient.

The first few days, starting Wednesday the 22nd of July, are pretty average. We're looking at a 7ft SW swell with a period of 12 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore and it's a bit choppy. The combined energy is moderate, but it's just not coming together cleanly. Thursday's a write-off, with the wind picking up to 15 mph and the swell jumping to 10ft, making it a messy, poor session.

Now, Friday the 24th of July is where it gets interesting. The swell is pumping from the SSW at 12ft with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is massive. The wind is a clean, light cross-off. But here's the kicker—that swell is too big for this break. It's going to be a washing machine. Only for the absolute experts, and even then, it's a maybe. The afternoon is similar, still over 10ft.

The real standout for the first week is Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July. Saturday morning has a 8ft SW swell (13-second period) with a light Easterly cross-off breeze. The combined energy is still strong, and it's clean. This is a solid option for experienced surfers, feeling the power of that groundswell. Sunday is also excellent, with a 6ft SW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The following week, from Monday the 27th to Wednesday the 29th of July, keeps the consistency going. Swell hangs around the 7ft to 8ft mark from the SSW, with light, clean cross-off winds. The period is long (12 to 15 seconds), giving the waves good shape. It's excellent for experienced surfers, but the crowds are possible at this spot.

We hit a bit of a flat spell starting Thursday the 30th, with smaller, weaker swells and light cross-on winds. The energy drops off, and the quality is just marginal. That continues into the start of August.

Then, things get interesting again. The 31st of July and 1st of August are absolute glassy gems. Friday the 31st has a 6ft SW swell with glassy conditions in the morning. Saturday the 1st of August has a 8ft swell from the ESE, but it's a short-period 8-second swell, so it's not going to have the same grunt. Still, with glassy conditions, it'll be clean and fun.

The real sleeper hit, and the second true standout, is Wednesday the 5th of August. It's a tiny 4ft E swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is dead calm, glassy. The combined energy is weak, but for a clean, cruisy session with no crowds, this is a beautiful morning. The period is long enough to give it some shape, and with no wind, it'll be perfect.

The very end of the forecast, Thursday the 6th of August, shows a massive 15ft SW swell coming in, but again, it's predicted to be too big for the break. So, mark your calendar for the 5th of August, and the 31st of July for glassy, clean conditions. The wild side is a bit inconsistent, so when it's on, it's worth the wait.

Rusty.

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