Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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