Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what Buffalo Bay Wildside has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one break on the menu here, so it’s all about timing this spot right.

Right out of the gate, Monday morning the 14th looks like a proper wake-up call. We’re seeing a solid 8 ft swell from the ESE, and the energy is pumping hard with a combined energy of 1540. That’s serious wave power. The wind is a light offshore from the ENE at just 5 km/h, which is going to keep things clean. The water is sitting at 60°F, which is about 3 degrees colder than usual for this time of year—so you’ll want a thicker suit. This is excellent, but it’s also 8 ft of swell, so it’s getting into the territory where only experienced surfers are going to have a good time. It’s a standout window if you’ve got the skill. The break is inconsistent here, so don't expect a wave every minute, but when they come, they’ll be worth the paddle.

Monday afternoon drops off a little with a cross-on wind, making it messy.

Tuesday morning the 15th is a real treat. The swell has dropped to 5 ft from the East, but the wind is totally glassy—5 km/h from the SSW, absolute glass. For an inconsistent break, that’s gold. The energy is moderate at 797, and that clean, glassy surface is a huge positive for the intermediate crew. It’s not the biggest day, but it will be the cleanest.

Wednesday the 16th gets a big pulse from the SW, 8 ft with a very long period of 14 seconds. The energy is huge at 2670, but the wind is a messy cross-on. That long period groundswell can be tricky here; at a beach setup it might close out, so don’t get too excited.

The end of the week (Thursday 17th) holds 8 ft from the SW with a cross-off wind, keeping it lined up. Energy is still strong at 2244. It’s a solid run for competent surfers.

Now, looking ahead to the weekend of the 19th and 20th, things get properly big. Saturday morning we’re talking 12 ft from the ESE, then it jumps to 13 ft in the afternoon. That’s huge. The combined energy is through the roof at 2765 and 2904. This is strictly for experts only—over 8 ft is big wave territory. The wind is cross-off, which helps, but the sheer size will be intimidating. By Sunday the 20th, the wind swings onshore and heavy rain moves in, so that window slams shut.

The following week (from Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th) sees the swell drop back to the 6 ft to 7 ft range, with light winds and mostly cross-off conditions. It’s not the best of the run, but it’s surfable. Keep an eye on Tuesday afternoon the 22nd—6 ft from the ESE with a light cross-off and clean conditions. That’s a decent little session for a laugh.

The standout, if you can pick one, is Tuesday morning the 15th of September. The 5 ft East swell and glassy wind are going to make for the most user-friendly, clean waves of the whole period. It’s not the biggest, but the quality will be hard to beat.

For the experts, Monday morning the 14th with that 8 ft ESE swell and offshore wind is the call.

Steer clear of the big days on the 19th, 20th, and 23rd unless you’re on a gun and know what you’re doing.

Rusty.

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