Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Break

Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.08° S 22.98° E

Issued: 7 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
17.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,978 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days.


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Alright, let’s break this down for Buffalo Bay Wildside. This spot is inconsistent, so we’re at the mercy of the right swell and wind coming together. Water temp is about 63°, which is normal for the season.

Tuesday the 7th kicks off with a glassy afternoon, swell around 6ft from the SW with a long 12-second period. The energy is strong, and the clean conditions are a major win. This is your best early call, but remember, crowds can show up.

Wednesday the 8th gets rough. Swell pushes to 7ft, but the wind goes onshore and it gets messy. Thursday and Friday, the 9th and 10th, see the swell jump to 10ft from the SSW with very strong energy. That’s big stuff – experts only. Beginners, stay on the beach.

Saturday the 11th is a good one. Swell drops to 8ft from the S, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is still strong, but it’s way more manageable. A solid call for the experienced.

Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th brings smaller, cleaner waves in the 4ft to 5ft range. Not huge, but fun and rideable. Light winds and some glassy moments.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a write-off – strong, lumpy winds and messy conditions. Skip it.

Second week looks better again. Friday the 17th has a glassy morning with 4ft from the SW, 12-second period. Saturday the 18th keeps it clean with 6ft from the ESE. Good, consistent waves with moderate energy. Nice for a relaxed session.

After that, the swell fades into small, clean surf through the 20th, then weakens into short-period slop. Nothing exciting.

Two standouts: Tuesday afternoon the 7th for the glassy, long-period groundswell, and Saturday the 11th for the clean, solid S swell. Those are your best shots.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
1
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4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
3
SW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
S
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
2.1
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1065
970
1498
1569
1450
2444
3313
2678
3764
3731
3287
2815
2079
1096
805
478
379
589
388
406
375
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
N
15
W
15
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
NW
5
WNW
5
S
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
10
NE
10
E
15
E
10
NE
5
E
15
E
10
N
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:36PM1.48m
9:05AM1.23m
9:46PM1.44m
10:33AM1.20m
11:10PM1.43m
12:05PM1.25m
00:31AM1.50m
1:19PM1.36m
1:38AM1.60m
2:17PM1.51m
2:34AM1.69m
3:08PM1.65m
3:23AM1.77m
Low Tide
2:05PM0.42m
3:05AM0.50m
3:08PM0.50m
4:23AM0.51m
4:29PM0.55m
5:49AM0.47m
6:00PM0.52m
7:05AM0.37m
7:18PM0.42m
8:06AM0.25m
8:21PM0.30m
8:57AM0.13m
9:15PM0.19m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
 mm
3
1
4
3
2
Temp °C
17
17
14
17
18
15
13
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
15
16
15
17
19
15
Feels °C
16
16
15
15
15
14
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
16
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
3
SW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
S
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.9
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1065
970
1498
1569
1450
2444
3313
2678
3764
3731
3287
2815
2079
1096
805
276
262
477
388
406
375
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
17
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
12
1.3
SE
7
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
Energy kJ
68
58
38
283
601
8
11
10
9
7
7
12
3
155
478
379
225
194
169
140
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
22
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
9
127
31
18
2
7
3
10
25
30
16
22
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
3
1.6
SW
7
1.7
SE
7
2.1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
8
254
261
589
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1
0
0
1
37
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay Wildside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffalo Bay Wildside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Buffalo Bay Wildside) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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