Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 22.98° E

Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
14.6°C
2.6° 

Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,868 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
2
3
2
3
3
3
1
4
5
5
4
3
4
2
3
4
4
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.4
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
14
2.2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.1
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
10
2
ESE
10
1.8
ESE
10
1.5
E
11
1.3
SSW
20
2.3
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
246
286
1057
1784
1162
1006
700
427
736
2829
2750
1761
1196
716
782
687
680
535
1440
3146
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
S
15
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
SSW
15
E
5
E
5
SE
15
ESE
10
WNW
20
NE
15
WSW
10
NE
0
NW
10
ENE
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
on
off
glassy
cross-off
on
High Tide
2:45PM1.78m
3:00AM1.73m
3:19PM1.90m
3:34AM1.79m
3:51PM1.96m
4:06AM1.79m
4:21PM1.95m
4:36AM1.75m
4:50PM1.88m
5:04AM1.68m
5:18PM1.77m
5:32AM1.58m
5:45PM1.63m
Low Tide
8:34AM0.13m
9:00PM0.11m
9:08AM0.03m
9:34PM0.02m
9:40AM-0.02m
10:05PM-0.01m
10:09AM-0.01m
10:35PM0.01m
10:38AM0.04m
11:02PM0.08m
11:05AM0.12m
11:29PM0.18m
11:31AM0.24m
11:54PM0.31m
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6:35
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:28
6:28
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:19
 mm
3
7
1
5
3
Temp °C
28
29
18
18
18
17
17
18
16
19
21
18
20
21
23
19
19
16
21
22
18
Feels °C
27
28
17
18
18
18
16
17
16
18
20
17
21
20
22
18
16
16
20
20
17
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Information about the Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay Wildside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffalo Bay Wildside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Buffalo Bay Wildside) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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