Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Buffalo Bay Wildside. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks, with some real power swings.

The water is sitting at about 59° right now, which is a solid 4° chillier than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. That’s a noticeable drop, so you’ll want a thicker suit.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Sunday the 30th through Tuesday the 1st of September we’ve got some swell in the water, but it’s just not coming together. Waves are around 7 ft to 8 ft from the SW with a moderate energy, but the winds are messy – onshore or cross-onshore – and the reports are calling it marginal. It’s not the kind of thing you’d paddle out for unless you’re desperate.

Then we hit a real standout on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning is looking special. We’ve got a solid 10 ft SW groundswell, a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is pumping. That’s a lot of power. The wind is a clean cross-shore, which should keep things lined up. This is big, powerful stuff though – over 8 ft, so this is for the experienced crew only. If you’re not comfortable in heavy water, sit this one out.

Things get wild again on Friday the 4th of September. We’re seeing a massive 15 ft swell from the SSE, with fresh cross-shore winds and energy readings going through the roof. That is a serious amount of ocean moving. The setup is favorable for the wind and tide, but honestly, this is way too big for a standard paddle session. At this size, with those conditions, this spot is looking a lot more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional surf.

After that, the surf drops back but stays rideable. The next real highlight comes on Sunday the 6th of September. It’s an 8 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, combined with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the long period means the waves will have plenty of push and shape, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach break. It’ll be a gem out at the point or reef.

The following week into the 10th of September, the swell backs off a bit, but conditions are still clean. The 10th of September Thursday morning is a beauty – 5 ft from the east, and the wind is dead calm. Glassy. That’s a rare treat, and the energy is low, so it’ll be a fun, cruisy session.

The very end of the run, around the 13th and 14th of September, shows another big pulse of 10 ft to 12 ft from the east. This is a long-range call, so don’t hold your breath, but if it shows up, it’s going to be a big, clean, powerful east swell. Again, experts only.

So, to sum it up: the best bet on the table is Wednesday the 2nd of September morning for the big, clean SW groundswell, and Sunday the 6th of September morning for the long-period groundswell with clean offshores. If you want something mellow, the glassy Thursday the 10th is your day.

Rusty.

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