Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next two weeks are a real mixed bag for Buffalo Bay Wildside, starting quiet and all over the place. There’s a massive spike early on, but it’s a real expert-only affair, then a long dry spell before another promising window late in the run.

The first real action is on Wednesday, September 2nd, in the morning. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds, packing a punch with strong wave energy (2831). The wind is glassy, which is a beautiful thing, but the swell is too big for this spot. This is serious, heavy water for experienced surfers only. The water is a very unusual 58°F, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year, so that’s a notable chill.

The standout session in this whole run is Sunday, September 6th, in the afternoon. The swell is 10ft from the SSW, a very long 17-second period, and the wave energy is absolutely cranking at 7864. This is a massive, powerful groundswell. The wind is clean from the E at 19 mph, which is a solid cross-offshore wind. This is a world-class combination for experts, but it’s not for the faint of heart. The following morning, Monday, September 7th, is also a highlight with a slightly smaller 6ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and glassy conditions. Clean, lined-up, and powerful.

After that, the surf drops off hard. There’s a long stretch from mid-week onward with very little of note. The swell gets small and weak, and the wind is often messy. You’re looking at a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

The next window worth watching comes around Friday, September 11th, in the afternoon. It’s a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a 12-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. It’s not huge, but for a break that’s been inconsistent, it’s a nice surprise. Then Saturday, September 12th, in the afternoon is glassy with a 4ft E swell, making for a very clean, fun session.

Looking further out, Monday, September 14th, in the morning is a gem. Offshore wind from the NE with a 4ft SW swell and a 13-second period. Glassy conditions and clean. That’s a classic setup. Tuesday, September 15th, in the morning is also a beauty with glassy conditions and an 8ft E swell. That’s a solid, clean wave.

The final real standout is Wednesday, September 16th, in the morning. A 7ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the wave energy is strong (3177). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but the power is there. This is a promising prospect for the end of the run.

This is a spot that’s inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s on. When it’s not, it’s a flat spell. Keep your eye on the glassy days, and don’t bother with the rest.

Rusty.

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