Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 22.98° E

Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
17.6° C
0.4° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,041 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with ESE 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 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 24th 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 look at what's cookin' for Buffalo Bay Wildside.

Alright, straight up, this spot is an inconsistent little number, but when it fires, it can be a treat. We've got a week of poor to marginal stuff before a real standout window opens up on Tuesday the 22nd. The forecast is built on south-west groundswell, and it's going to take a few days to really get its act together. You're looking at moderate wave energy around (878) on Sunday, building through Monday and Tuesday, but with dodgy wind and so-so conditions.

The real standout is Friday the 24th. We've got a big pulse of energy, head-high at 12ft, with a very long 15-second period from the SSW. The combined energy reading is a beastly (5225). The kicker is the wind – glassy in the morning and clean, cross-off in the arvo. That's the ticket. However, I gotta be real with you: at over 8ft and a long period, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is pretty average for the time of year. It's a bit of a shame, because the setup is so good, but that size will be too much for most. Saturday the 25th is a brilliant backup, with near 8ft swell, glassy morning winds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

This spot is inconsistent, so a run like this – with a few blank or poor days at the start – is pretty normal. The morning of Wednesday the 29th is another solid look, with clean, cross-off winds and 8ft swell running. Just be aware that being a bit of a local secret, you can often get a crew out there on the good days, so expect some company.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
9
2.3
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11
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12
0.9
SSW
16
1.8
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2.5
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2.4
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2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
402
901
792
371
371
1370
2245
1942
1229
1220
486
1034
1273
4883
5176
3582
2161
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1756
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
WNW
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High Tide
7:15PM1.61m
7:27AM1.34m
7:56PM1.47m
8:12AM1.21m
8:44PM1.33m
9:14AM1.10m
9:54PM1.22m
10:58AM1.05m
11:34PM1.19m
12:41PM1.10m
00:56AM1.24m
1:43PM1.21m
1:50AM1.33m
Low Tide
1:32AM0.42m
1:29PM0.40m
2:16AM0.53m
2:10PM0.55m
3:12AM0.63m
3:07PM0.67m
4:36AM0.69m
4:43PM0.75m
6:22AM0.67m
6:36PM0.72m
7:32AM0.58m
7:43PM0.63m
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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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