Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Buffalo Bay Wildside. We’ve got a proper run of swell lined up, but it’s a game of picking the right windows because the wind and size are going to move around a lot.

The first standout kicks off this Saturday, July 4th. We’re looking at a clean 7 ft ESE groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph. That’s going to produce excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The combined wave energy is strong at 1339, and it stays glassy right through the afternoon with a 6 ft SE swell. This is the pick of the first week – clean, punchy, and solid.

Sunday the 5th is a bit more mixed. The morning is cross-shore with a 5 ft ESE swell, but the afternoon cleans right up. By Monday the 6th, the swell swings to the SW, hitting 6 ft in the morning with glassy ENE wind – another cracking session with strong energy (1136). The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze.

Tuesday the 7th has a glassy afternoon window on a 6 ft SW swell (energy 1131), but watch for the morning cross-on wind. Wednesday the 8th gets blown out with fresh onshore wind, and the swell jumps to 8-8 ft – not great for a clean ride.

Now, from Thursday July 9th through the weekend, the swell size pushes well over 8 ft, topping 10 ft. That’s expert territory only. The wind is cross-off and clean, but it’s simply too big for most. The combined energy hits 2938 on Thursday morning – very strong. This continues into Friday the 10th with 7-8 ft SSW swell and clean cross-off wind, but the size still favours the experienced crew.

Saturday July 11th offers a slightly smaller 7 ft SSW swell in the morning with a clean cross-off breeze and solid energy (1777). Still big, but a notch better for the skilled surfer.

We get a nice reset on Sunday July 12th with a 4 ft S swell and glassy conditions – a good clean day for intermediates, but the energy is moderate (756). Monday the 13th drops further to 3 ft – small but glassy, and then the wind turns onshore from Tuesday through Wednesday, killing the quality.

Here’s the long-range standout: Thursday July 16th. A massive 10 ft SW swell with a 14-second period rolls in, and the wind is cross-off from the E at 6 mph. The combined energy is extreme at 4045. This is a big, powerful groundswell – perfect for point breaks and reefs, but at this size and period, it’s for experts only. It’s a promising call, but long-range, so keep an eye on it.

Friday the 17th stays huge at 13 ft, then Saturday the 18th drops to a still-strong 8 ft SSW swell with clean cross-off wind and excellent conditions. Sunday the 19th eases to 5 ft with glassy NE wind – a great way to wrap up the period.

For the absolute best on offer, I’d lock in Saturday July 4th for the glassy 7 ft ESE swell, and the Monday July 6th morning session for the clean 6 ft SW swell. The long-range Thursday July 16th is a beast, but only if you’ve got the skills for it. Crowds are possible at Buffalo Bay Wildside, so get out early.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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