Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's comin' for Buffalo Bay Wildside.

We've got a big, powerful window of swell ahead, but honestly, most of it is gonna be way too much for the average surfer. This spot really opens up to some serious Southern Ocean energy, but that means it's mostly for the experienced crew, and only on specific days when the wind plays nice.

Let's kick things off on Wednesday, September 2nd. We wake up to a solid 10ft SW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 2831 (moderate wave energy), but it's just too big for this break, even with the light cross-shore breeze. The afternoon cleans up nicely though. The swell drops to a still-chunky 8ft from the SW, and we get a clean, cross-off wind. The water's sitting at 60°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.

Now, look... the rest of that first week is a write-off. Thursday and Friday are messy with heavy rain and strong winds. There's a brief window on Saturday morning with a 7ft swell and clean cross-off wind, but the period is a short 7 seconds, making it weak and choppy. Sunday (September 6th) brings a monster 8ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds, combined energy of 4805 (very strong wave energy), but the wind is side-off, and the period is so long that at a beach break like this, it's going to close out and be a handful. Don't bother.

The first true standout of this outlook is Monday, September 14th. After a long gap of marginal and blown-out days, we get a clean morning. The swell drops to a manageable 8ft from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light, offshore from the ENE. It's clean, glassy, and the combined energy is a solid 1425 (moderate wave energy). This is the day for experienced surfers to get after it. The crowds might turn up, but the quality will be worth it.

After that, the swell backs right off into the middle of the week, with tiny 3ft waves. Then, we get another big pulse coming through. On Thursday, September 17th, the swell jumps back up to a massive 12ft from the SW with a long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a thumping 4995 (strong wave energy). Again, this is a pro-only zone. It will be terrifying out there. The wind is a light offshore, which would be perfect if the swell weren't so massive.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Monday the 14th, with clean, offshore conditions and a solid, ridable swell for the experienced crew. Everything else is either too big, too small, or too messy. If you're a beginner, give this whole window a miss. The big swells will be more interesting for the kitesurfers than paddlers.

Rusty.

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