Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, there’s no surf on offer right now at the start of the period, so don’t bother paddling out this Tuesday. The first real window opens on Wednesday, September 2nd with a solid 10 ft SW groundswell, period 13 seconds, and moderate energy (2831) – but mate, it’s predicted to be too big for this break. That morning the wind’s cross-on from the SSE at 6 mph, so it’s not clean. For experienced surfers only, and even then it’s a big, lumpy mess.

The standout of the whole forecast has to be Monday, September 7th. Morning brings a 6 ft SSW swell, period 13 seconds, energy at 2619, with offshore NE wind at 6 mph. That’s clean, lined-up, and the kind of day that makes you want to call in sick. The afternoon hangs in there too, 6 ft S swell with light cross-off ESE breeze. This is the pick of the run.

Another strong option is Sunday, September 6th – afternoon sees a 10 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, massive energy (7290), but again, too big for this spot. Not recommended unless you’re a seasoned charger looking for a beast. The morning of the 6th has a 8 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, clean cross-off E wind at 16 mph – still big, but cleaner. Not for beginners, and with that long period, expect it to be straight and fast at the beach.

The following week sees a mellow period. Tuesday, September 15th morning offers a 6 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, clean cross-off breeze from the ESE, and energy at 1188 – excellent conditions for experienced surfers if you miss the earlier window. The afternoon’s similar, 7 ft SSW, same clean wind. Worth a look.

After that, from Wednesday, September 16th onwards, it drops right off. Small, onshore junk and energy under 1000. Not worth the wetty.

A couple of things to know: Buffalo Bay Wildside is an inconsistent break, and when it does fire, crowds are possible. The water’s running about 59°F, which is 4° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s notably chilly, so you’ll want a thicker suit or a hood. The south swell direction isn’t quite matching the optimum SE, but when it works, it works.

So to wrap it up: Monday the 7th is your best bet – clean, solid, and a proper session on the cards. Tuesday the 15th is a solid backup if you can wait. The rest is either too big, too messy, or too small. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff around the 6th, but it’s a beast for the brave only.

Rusty.

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