Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next couple of weeks.

The first real action kicks off this Saturday, the 1st of August. The swell is already pumping with a solid 8 ft of ESE groundswell, and the wind is light offshore from the ENE at 3 mph. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The wave energy is massive (1748), and while it’s a bit on the powerful side, it’s clean. This is only for experienced surfers, as it’s pushing well over 8 ft in the morning. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, but still big.

Sunday the 2nd drops a little to 6 ft, and the morning is absolutely glassy with zero wind. That’s a treat. The swell is still from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy is still solid (873). This is the standout of the early period—clean, easy on the eyes, and with a bit less size, it’s a much more manageable wave for intermediates. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might get a few out, but it’s worth it.

Monday the 3rd holds 6 ft of clean, glassy surf in the morning, with a longer period swell of 11 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s going to wrap in nicely. The energy is high (1255). This is another top pick, especially for the early session.

Into Tuesday the 4th, the swell drops to 4 ft and switches direction to the SW, with a longer period of 12 seconds. The wind is cross-off in the morning, so it’s clean, but the size is down. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-on breeze, so stick to the morning if you’re keen.

Wednesday the 5th starts small and glassy, with 3 ft of SSW swell and a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s a long wait between sets, but the shape on the points will be excellent. The afternoon sees a jump to 7 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-shore, and the report says it’s marginal. Tread carefully.

From Thursday the 6th, the bottom drops out. Strong onshore winds and big swell—12 ft on Thursday morning—with rain and a bumpy surface. This is not for paddle surfing. The afternoon on Thursday goes glassy, but the swell is 12 ft and the report says it’s too big for the break. Only the most experienced should even consider it.

Friday the 7th cleans up with a cross-off breeze and 8 ft of SW swell, but the energy is still huge (2192). The morning is the best bet, but it’s still heavy.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th looks rough. Strong onshore winds, rain, and swell between 8 ft and 12 ft with choppy conditions. The energy readings are through the roof (up to 6201), but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

The following week, from the 10th of August onward, is a write-off for normal surfing. The swell is consistently over 13 ft, sometimes up to 21 ft, with massive energy (14987 on the 11th). The wind is offshore at times, but the size is just too big for this break. Only for the most extreme crew, and even then, it’s risky.

By the 13th of August, things start to settle. The swell drops to 6 ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a bit lumpy.

The best of the second week, and the real standout, is Friday the 14th of August. Morning glass with 5 ft of E swell, clean and glassy. The period is 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (1010). This is a nice, clean wave for the experienced surfer, and the wind is perfect. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.

Saturday the 15th is smaller, 4 ft, but glassy in the morning. A good option for a smaller board.

Sunday the 16th fades out with a cross-on breeze and 5 ft of SW swell, but it’s not the cleanest.

Overall, the best windows are the Sunday morning of the 2nd and the Monday morning of the 3rd. The Friday the 14th is a long-range standout, but it’s a bit of a wait. The middle of the week is a washout, and the big stuff is for experts only.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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