Surf Forecasts:
Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,696 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Buffalo Bay Wildside.
Monday the 27th kicks off a bit rough. The morning is a no-go with a lumpy 2.3m cross-on swell. The afternoon gets way too big, hitting 3.0m with a strong cross wind, just too much water moving for this spot. We’ll sit tight for a few days.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are a welcome change. The wind turns cross-offshore, cleaning up the 2.4m and 1.9m SW swells, giving us some clean, rideable waves. The energy is moderate, so there’s a decent push, but it’s not a standout.
Thursday the 30th is where the magic starts. The morning goes dead calm, glassy, with a clean 1.6m SW swell. A proper session for the experienced surfer. That vibe carries into Friday morning the 31st with a similar 1.3m swell and clean conditions.
The real standout weekend is Saturday, August 1st. The morning sees a clean 1.9m swell with a light offshore breeze. The afternoon is firing: a 2.1m wave with moderate energy, clean wind, and solid form. The water is 17°C, right on the average for the season.
Sunday, August 2nd, is the crown jewel. The morning is glassy with a light offshore touch, and the afternoon goes totally flat calm, glassy, with a 1.4m SW swell. That’s a dream session.
The surf holds into the first half of the next week, but the big swells arrive from the 4th of August onward. We’re talking 3.5m monsters, way too big for most, and only for experts. The energy numbers are massive, and while the conditions are often clean, the size is the main event.
The final good window is Tuesday the 11th of August, with a manageable 2.3m SW swell and glassy conditions in the morning.
Remember, Buffalo Bay Wildside is an inconsistent break, so when it’s on, it’s a gem. Your best bet is from Thursday the 30th through Sunday the 2nd of August. After that, the big stuff is for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1568 | 5645 | 5674 | 2378 | 2281 | 1570 | 1182 | 1127 | 1061 | 867 | 841 | 746 | 572 | 407 | 716 | 522 | 663 | 542 | 421 | 805 | 1233 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.44m | 3:04AM1.53m | 3:30PM1.55m | 3:35AM1.61m | 3:59PM1.64m | 4:04AM1.66m | 4:28PM1.71m | 4:33AM1.68m | 4:56PM1.75m | 5:01AM1.68m | 5:24PM1.77m | 5:31AM1.64m | 5:54PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:50AM0.36m | 9:01PM0.42m | 9:20AM0.26m | 9:32PM0.33m | 9:48AM0.18m | 10:03PM0.26m | 10:15AM0.12m | 10:32PM0.22m | 10:42AM0.08m | 11:02PM0.19m | 11:09AM0.08m | 11:32PM0.20m | 11:37AM0.11m | 00:05AM0.23m | |||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1568 | 5645 | 5674 | 2378 | 2281 | 1570 | 1182 | 1127 | 1061 | 867 | 841 | 746 | 572 | 374 | 463 | 522 | 522 | 542 | 421 | 805 | 1233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | E 8 | — | S 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 463 | 887 | 5 | — | 109 | — | 185 | — | 212 | 191 | — | 149 | 230 | — | 291 | 213 | 283 | 320 | 336 | 269 | 186 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | — | SW 17 | SW 15 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 207 | 64 | — | 44 | 84 | — | 34 | 302 | 15 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | ESE 9 | — | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | W 3 | SSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | 395 | 184 | 244 | — | 366 | 274 | — | 337 | — | 182 | 407 | 716 | — | 663 | — | 3 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 380 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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