Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Buffalo Bay Wildside.

Okay, we've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way. The first proper swell is a solid, long-period groundswell hitting Monday morning, but it's a two-punch affair. The water is sitting at 59°F which is a solid 4°F colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll definitely feel that bite.

The real standout is Monday, September 7th, first thing. The swell is 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, which is proper groundswell. The energy is massive at 2587, and the wind is a light offshore from the ESE (3 mph). That's going to be clean and powerful. This is a spot that's inconsistent, and when it does fire, the crowds are a possibility. Just be warned, at 7ft with that much energy, this is for the experienced crew only. The morning session is the pick of the entire run.

Monday afternoon drops off a bit. The swell backs down to 6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. The energy is still high (1711), but it's not as clean as the morning.

After that, the surf goes quiet for a few days. Tuesday morning (Sept 8th) is small and weak, and Wednesday (Sept 9th) is tiny. There's a nice little window Tuesday afternoon (Sept 8th) with a clean 4ft SW swell (12-second period) and cross-offshore winds, but it's small. The energy is moderate (642).

From there, the week is a bit of a wait for the next pulse. Friday morning, September 11th looks promising again. The swell is 6ft from the SW with a long 13-second period. The wind is glassy (ESE, 3 mph). That's a clean, powerful wave for the more experienced surfer. The energy is strong (1140).

Saturday afternoon, September 12th also looks good. A clean 5ft SSW swell (14-second period) with cross-offshore winds (SE, 3 mph). Energy is high (1752). It's a bit smaller than Friday, but still quality.

Sunday, September 13th is a weird one. The morning sees a massive 10ft ESE swell, but the wind is glassy. The file says it's too big for this break, so unless you're a total charger looking for a beatdown, give it a skip. The afternoon is much better: a glassy 6ft SW groundswell (14-second period) with excellent energy (1945). That's a strong contender.

Tuesday, September 15th has a solid option in the afternoon. The swell is 7ft from the SW (14-second period) with a clean offshore wind from the NE (9 mph). The energy is high (1891). That's a proper, clean, powerful session.

The second week gets a bit wild. Wednesday, September 16th is a write-off with 12ft onshore crud and huge energy (7011) – too big and messy. Thursday, September 17th afternoon looks alright: a clean 8ft SSW swell (12-second period) with cross-offshore winds (ESE, 9 mph). Good energy (2245), but that's a big swell for this spot.

The last standout is Sunday, September 20th morning. A clean, glassy 7ft SW groundswell (14-second period) with a massive 2059 energy reading. That's a long way out, so it's a promising one, but don't book the flight just yet.

Overall, Monday morning and Friday morning are your best bets for the first week. The second week is more hit-and-miss with bigger, more powerful swells that are better left for the experts.

Rusty.

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