Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 22.98° E

Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
17.4° C
0.1° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, S swell with 5,888 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Buffalo Bay Wildside.

The first week is all about solid, powerful SW groundswell, with a long period that’ll bring some serious energy. Saturday the 25th is the standout, no doubt. We’re seeing a clean 8ft to 8ft SW swell rolling in, with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy is a thumping 2144 (moderate-to-strong). The morning is absolutely glassy, and the afternoon cleans up with a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s proper, experienced-surfer territory for sure. The water's sitting at 63°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 26th keeps the good times rolling with a 7ft SW swell (12s period) and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is still strong at 1575. The afternoon gets a little side-shore bump, but it’s still a solid session.

Monday the 27th sees the wind turn ugly, with a strong cross-onshore and rain showers messing up what would otherwise be a big 8ft to 8ft swell. The period jumps to a very long 17 seconds on the afternoon, which is a proper groundswell. At a beach break like this, that long period can make it a bit straight and tricky, but the wind is just too rough to call it good. Not a day for the paddle.

The middle of the week improves, with Tuesday the 28th offering clean, cross-offshore conditions with a 8ft to 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is a bit stiffer. Wednesday the 29th is cleaner and smaller, dropping to 6ft, but still a fun wave. Thursday the 30th is a real gem: a glassy morning with a 5ft SW swell and a long 13-second period, and the energy is 1130. The afternoon throws in a 7ft E swell with a shorter 9-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze. Friday the 31st is a write-off with onshore winds and a bumpy sea state.

Now, into the first week of August, we get a shift. August 1st starts a bit messy but cleans up nicely by the afternoon with a glassy 6ft ESE swell. The energy is moderate at 922. August 2nd is a beauty: glassy morning, 6ft ESE swell, clean cross-offshore in the afternoon, and a nice 1014 energy reading. That’s a couple of days of fun, mellow waves.

The 3rd and 4th of August see a return to SW swell, but it’s a bit smaller and more inconsistent. The 5th of August, though, really stands out as the best of the second week. A glassy, calm morning with a 5ft SW swell, a very long 14-second period, and a solid 1232 energy reading. The afternoon picks up to 7ft with a clean cross-offshore breeze. That’s a long-range standout, but it looks promising.

The energy stays strong through the 6th and 7th, with 8ft to 8ft SW swell, but the wind gets tricky again. The 8th of August looks clean with a 7ft SW swell and offshore winds in the morning. The 9th of August, however, is a blowout with a fresh breeze making a mess of things.

So, overall, the best surf on offer is Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July for the first week, and then Tuesday the 5th of August looks like a ripper, but it’s still a way off. Expect some crowds at this spot, especially on the weekends. If you’re an experienced surfer, you’ll be in heaven.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.9
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
2.5
SSW
17
3.5
S
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
2.1
E
9
3
E
9
2.5
ESE
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2067
2207
1824
1180
897
1185
1568
4037
5888
2305
2412
1906
1127
828
689
604
726
1569
1177
1111
896
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
10
ESE
5
NE
5
NE
5
SE
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
E
10
NE
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
1:43PM1.21m
1:50AM1.33m
2:24PM1.32m
2:30AM1.44m
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
Low Tide
7:43PM0.63m
8:16AM0.47m
8:26PM0.52m
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
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7:26
7:24
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7:24
7:22
7:22
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5:43
5:43
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Temp °C
16
17
14
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17
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Feels °C
15
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12
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15
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16
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14
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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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