Surf Forecasts:
Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 3,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay Wildside this week:
The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next couple of weeks. First thing to note is that the water’s sitting at around 62°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a quiet patch. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for from Wednesday the 8th through Friday the 10th. The swell is just too big for this spot – we’re seeing waves over 10 ft, and that’s just too much for this break. The wind isn’t helping either, mostly cross-on, making things messy.
Now, Saturday the 11th is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the SSW with a 12-second period, and the wind is swinging around to a clean cross-off. This is the standout session of the whole outlook. The wave energy is strong (1728-1899) and conditions look really clean. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, but with the quality on offer, it’ll be worth sharing the lineup.
Sunday the 12th is another good shout. The swell drops a bit to 5 ft, still from the SSW, and the wind goes straight offshore in the morning. That’s going to glass things off nicely. Wave energy is moderate (1007) but the quality should be excellent for everyone.
After that, the following week gets a bit patchy. There are a few clean days around the 18th and 19th with offshore winds and waist-high swell, but nothing that really jumps out as a classic. The 20th has some promise with a long-period SSW swell (13 seconds) and clean conditions, so keep an eye on it, but it’s not a sure thing at this range.
Towards the end of the run, there’s a big pulse of 10 ft swell showing for Thursday the 23rd afternoon. The wind will be light and clean, but that’s again too big for this break – strictly for the most experienced crew, and even then, it’s a gamble.
Overall, your best bet is Saturday the 11th, with Sunday the 12th as a solid backup. After that, it’s a waiting game. Conditions can always change, but for now, mark those days in your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
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 kJ | 1671 | 1978 | 2468 | 3413 | 2848 | 3708 | 3170 | 2817 | 2129 | 1899 | 1728 | 907 | 560 | 452 | 353 | 298 | 255 | 562 | 332 | 343 | 241 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 9:05AM1.23m | 9:46PM1.44m | 10:33AM1.20m | 11:10PM1.43m | 12:05PM1.25m | 00:31AM1.50m | 1:19PM1.36m | 1:38AM1.60m | 2:17PM1.51m | 2:34AM1.69m | 3:08PM1.65m | 3:23AM1.77m | 3:53PM1.76m | 4:08AM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08PM0.50m | 4:23AM0.51m | 4:29PM0.55m | 5:49AM0.47m | 6:00PM0.52m | 7:05AM0.37m | 7:18PM0.42m | 8:06AM0.25m | 8:21PM0.30m | 8:57AM0.13m | 9:15PM0.19m | 9:43AM0.05m | 10:03PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 1671 | 1450 | 2468 | 3413 | 2848 | 3708 | 3170 | 2817 | 2129 | 1899 | 1728 | 907 | 560 | 452 | 353 | 298 | 207 | 562 | 332 | 343 | 241 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ESE 9 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | ESE 7 | SSW 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 283 | 771 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 11 | 3 | 108 | 164 | 25 | 134 | 237 | 255 | 217 | 92 | 120 | 88 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | SW 16 | W 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 54 | 26 | 26 | 65 | 44 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | W 2 | WSW 4 | W 10 | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 1978 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 183 | 273 | 170 | — | 1 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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