Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Buffalo Bay Wildside. We’ve got a run of swell, but it’s not all good, so listen up.

We start Tuesday, August 25th, with a big 8ft SW swell. The period is a very long 15 seconds, and it’s packing a ton of energy (3983). That’s a powerful wave, best left for the experienced. The morning has light wind, but the afternoon cleans up with a good cross-off breeze. That afternoon is a solid window for the crew who can handle it.

Wednesday the 26th, the swell backs off a little, but the wind picks up, especially in the afternoon at 35 km/h. It stays clean, but it’s a fight. Swell is a solid 8ft from the SSW.

Thursday the 27th, magic. A 6ft SSW groundswell, 12-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy in the morning. Zero wind. The water will be like a mirror. The energy is still solid (1483), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. That morning is the crown jewel of the first week.

Friday the 28th is still clean, but the swell drops to 4ft. Still fun early. The weekend gets blown out with onshore winds and smaller, weaker waves. Not worth the drive.

There’s a quiet stretch until Tuesday, September 1st. That morning brings a clean 4ft SW swell with light cross-off winds. A welcome return of decent waves.

Then, September 2nd. A massive 10ft SW swell rolls in, with a 13-14 second period and a wild energy reading (up to 4041). The wind is onshore, and the report is clear: this is too big for the break. Experts only, if anyone.

The big energy sticks around through the 4th and 5th. Saturday the 5th cleans up nicely with a solid 8ft S swell and good cross-off winds. Good for the experienced.

Now, look at September 6th. Sunday. A beautiful 5ft SSW groundswell with a period of 18 seconds – that’s incredibly long-period. The energy is strong (3227), and the wind is light cross-off. The waves will have amazing shape and power, but that long period means it’s better for points or reefs than a straight beach break. The long lulls between sets make paddling out easier. That afternoon session is the standout of the whole 16-day outlook for anyone who can handle a serious, clean groundswell.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing weird.

Buffalo Bay Wildside is *sometimes* crowded, so you might have some company on the best days, but that glassy Thursday or that clean Sunday are still the ones.

Best bets: Thursday morning the 27th for glassy power, and Sunday afternoon September 6th for the incredibly long, clean groundswell. The big stuff in between is for the pros only.

Rusty.

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