Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Buffalo Bay Wildside.

We’re looking at a long stretch of solid south-east and south-west groundswell, and for the most part, you’ll need to be on your game – this isn’t a beginner’s playground for much of the run. The combined wave energy is strong to very strong throughout, often sitting between 1000 and 7000 (moderate to very strong energy), so there’s plenty of power in the water.

It kicks off Friday the 3rd of July with a 6ft south-east swell, period a long 11 seconds. The wind is a light north-northeast cross-off, so it’s clean. That’s a solid way to start, but at that size and with that energy (1135), it’s for experienced surfers only. Friday afternoon the wind swings onshore and the quality drops.

Saturday the 4th of July is the real standout. We’ve got a 7ft south-east groundswell, a 13-second period, and glassy conditions with a light north wind in the morning. The energy is pumping at 1777. That is premium, clean, powerful surf. It’s going to be a rippable morning. The afternoon holds with a 6ft east-southeast swell and cross-off breeze – still very good.

Sunday the 5th of July the swell drops a touch to 5ft, but it’s still clean and lined up in the morning. A solid option if you missed Saturday. Monday the 6th of July brings a shift to a south-west swell, 6ft, and glassy again in the morning – another cracker.

From Tuesday the 7th of July through the rest of the week, the swell holds between 6ft and 8ft, but the wind gets messy at times. Wednesday the 8th of July sees a jump to 8ft to 8ft south-west, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Thursday the 9th is the kicker: a 10ft south-southwest swell, 14-second period, and clean cross-off wind – but it’s simply too big for this break, experts only and even then, it’s pushing the limits.

The second week sees continued solid surf but more variable conditions. Saturday the 11th of July has a nice 6ft south-southwest swell with clean cross-off winds – a good call for experienced surfers. Sunday the 12th of July is sizable with an 8ft southerly swell and a very long 16-second period, energy over 5000, but the moderate east wind keeps it clean. Monday the 13th of July turns choppy and onshore, and by Tuesday the 14th it’s small and messy. Wednesday the 15th of July and Thursday the 16th of July see a big swell jump to 12ft and 13ft, but it’s blown out and rough – that’s serious, unruly power. Friday the 17th of July cleans up with a 10ft south-southwest swell and offshore winds, but again, it’s big. Saturday the 18th of July ends the run on a high with a 7ft south-southwest swell, light north wind, and clean conditions.

Overall, the best of the best is Saturday morning the 4th of July – that glassy, 7ft south-east groundswell is the one to circle. The second standout is Monday morning the 6th of July with the glassy south-west swell. For the second week, Saturday the 11th of July is your safest bet for clean, manageable waves.

Remember, Buffalo Bay Wildside is inconsistent, so when it’s on, you make the most of it. Crowds are possible. Swell direction is optimum from the south-east, and we get plenty of that.

Stay safe, have a good one.

- Rusty

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