Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The first proper surf window kicks off this Saturday the 11th of July at Buffalo Bay Wildside. We’ve got a solid 8 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 2044. The wind's a light easterly cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is one for experienced surfers only – that size is too much for beginners. Water sits at 62°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll need patience, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth it. Crowds are possible, but the inconsistency might thin them out a bit.

Sunday the 12th is a step down to 5 ft in the morning, same SSW direction, still clean with light east wind. The energy drops to moderate (745). Still good for a paddler with some experience, but not as beefy. By Monday the 13th, we’re into smaller, glassy conditions – 4 ft SSW with a 10-second period, light west wind making it glassy. The energy is moderate (577). This is a nice, user-friendly day for intermediate surfers.

Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are small and glassy, with swells under 5 ft. The wind is light or calm, so conditions are clean, but the energy is weak (347 to 551). Fine for a longboard or a funboard, but nothing to get too excited about.

Then Thursday the 16th gets messy. The swell jumps back to 8 ft, but the wind swings WSW and picks up to 16 mph, making it onshore and choppy. Energy is very strong (2803), but the quality is poor. Give it a miss.

Friday the 17th is a big one – 13 ft SSW swell with 12-second period, energy is very strong (4681). But that’s way too big for this spot. Wind is light and cross-off in the afternoon, but the swell is simply too much for paddle surfing. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing day than a surf day.

Saturday the 18th is the standout for experts. The swell drops to 8 ft SW, period 12 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. Energy is very strong (2979). This is clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The inconsistency means you’ll be waiting, but the waves that come through will be quality.

Sunday the 19th is still decent – 7 ft SSE swell, cross-off wind, clean. Energy is strong (2190). Good for experienced surfers, but the wind shifts later in the day.

From Monday the 20th onward, the surf fades and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, making conditions choppy. There’s a gap of a few days with poor quality, but then around Wednesday the 22nd, a new 6 ft SSW groundswell arrives with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s marginal. Energy is moderate (1219).

The real pick after the first week is Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. Friday the 24th has 8 ft SW swell, 13-second period, clean cross-off wind from the ESE. Energy is strong (1809). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday the 25th morning is similar – 8 ft SW, light north wind, clean. Energy is strong (1597). Both these mornings are prime. The afternoon on Saturday goes onshore, so get in early.

Sunday the 26th is still solid size (7 ft) but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s a bit messy.

Overall, the best two windows are Saturday the 18th and Friday the 24th/Saturday the 25th mornings. The 18th is the bigger, more powerful groundswell, but the 24th and 25th offer cleaner conditions with slightly smaller, still very solid waves. For the 18th, expect a long-period groundswell that will break a bit straight at the beach, so it’s all about finding the right take-off spot. For the 24th, the period is a touch shorter, so the waves will be more manageable.

Rusty.

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