Surf Forecasts:
Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay Wildside this week:
The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming at Buffalo Bay Wildside.
We start Friday, July 10, with a solid 10ft swell from the SSW, 13-second period, strong energy (3131). Water temp is 63°, about normal for this time of year. The morning has a light cross-onshore, but the afternoon goes glassy. Problem is, 10ft is too much for this break. It’s wild and exposed, and with it being inconsistent, you’ll be waiting a long time. Not the day to get out.
Saturday, July 11, morning is the standout of the first week. Swell drops to 8ft, still SSW, 12 seconds, with cross-off wind from the east at 6 mph. The combined energy is still strong (2186), but the conditions are clean. For experienced surfers, this is the call. The afternoon stays clean but wind picks up to 12 mph – still rideable, but the morning is the one.
Sunday, July 12, the swell eases to 5ft, SSW, 11 seconds, with clean cross-off winds. Energy drops to moderate (804). It’s a fun, manageable size for intermediates.
Monday, July 13, through Wednesday, July 15, we get a run of small, glassy conditions. Swell around 3ft to 5ft, not much power, but smooth. The afternoon of Wednesday, July 15, picks up a little with 5ft SW swell, 11 seconds, and glassy wind – that’s the best of that quiet stretch.
Thursday, July 16, morning jumps back to 8ft SW swell, 13 seconds, glassy wind – strong energy (2352), and clean. This is for experts only. The afternoon goes cross-shore, still okay but less clean.
Friday, July 17, wind turns onshore, quality drops. Not worth it.
Saturday, July 18, is a no-go – 15ft to 16ft SSW swell, strong wind, choppy. Too big, too messy.
Sunday, July 19, still huge at 10ft to 12ft from the S, but cross-off and clean. Still too big for this spot.
Monday, July 20, the swell drops to 5ft, SSE, but cross-onshore wind. Marginal.
Tuesday, July 21, is a real standout for the second week. Morning glass, 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, strong energy (2103). The afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind. This is one to circle – excellent for experienced surfers, and the consistency is better.
Wednesday, July 22, builds to 10ft again, but with glassy wind – too big for this break, but a beautiful sight.
Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, we’ve got a run of solid to huge swell, mostly too big, but Saturday, July 25, morning glass with 8ft SW, 12 seconds, and strong energy (1896) – that’s a last chance for the experts.
So, the pick of the whole forecast: Saturday, July 11, morning for the clean, strong 8ft SSW swell, and Tuesday, July 21, morning for the glassy, powerful 7ft SSW groundswell. Both are expert-only, but if you’ve got the skills, those are your days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3123 | 2773 | 2195 | 2186 | 1659 | 1365 | 631 | 515 | 463 | 312 | 190 | 212 | 221 | 266 | 248 | 207 | 449 | 868 | 2248 | 1697 | 1259 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:05PM1.25m | 00:31AM1.50m | 1:19PM1.36m | 1:38AM1.60m | 2:17PM1.51m | 2:34AM1.69m | 3:08PM1.65m | 3:23AM1.77m | 3:53PM1.76m | 4:08AM1.79m | 4:37PM1.83m | 4:50AM1.77m | 5:18PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.52m | 7:05AM0.37m | 7:18PM0.42m | 8:06AM0.25m | 8:21PM0.30m | 8:57AM0.13m | 9:15PM0.19m | 9:43AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:24AM0.00m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:03AM0.00m | 11:31PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 3123 | 2773 | 2195 | 2186 | 1659 | 1365 | 631 | 515 | 463 | 167 | 115 | 212 | 221 | 266 | 248 | 207 | 449 | 533 | 2248 | 1697 | 1259 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 5 | SW 7 | E 9 | SW 15 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 12 | 173 | 198 | 328 | 312 | 190 | 122 | 76 | 39 | 10 | 73 | 136 | 868 | 104 | 108 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | W 12 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SW 9 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | SW 16 | E 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 25 | 67 | 12 | 113 | 90 | 59 | 41 | 24 | 72 | 68 | 117 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 7 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 16 | 173 | — | — | 238 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
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