Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead for Buffalo Bay Wildside, although the first few days are a bit mixed before the real juice kicks in. This spot is inconsistent, so when it’s on, you’ve got to pay attention.

The water’s sitting at 62°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

Monday morning, 13 July, kicks things off with a clean 4 ft SSW swell at 10 seconds, glassy conditions and zero wind. It’s a nice little intro, but not a standout. By Monday afternoon, the swell drops to 3 ft, still glassy, but the energy is fading. Tuesday morning is a write-off – cross-on wind and a marginal 5 ft ESE swell. Tuesday afternoon looks better, glassy again with the same 5 ft, but it’s still just okay.

Wednesday morning, 15 July, is clean and glassy with 3 ft from the east. Then Wednesday afternoon is where it gets interesting: a 4 ft SW groundswell with a super long 17-second period, and the energy jumps. That’s a proper long-period swell, so it’ll be well-shaped and punchy, but for a beach-and-reef setup like this, those long gaps between sets will make it a bit tricky. Still, glassy conditions and excellent quality for experienced surfers.

Thursday, 16 July, is a serious standout. Morning glass, 8 ft SW swell at 14 seconds, energy strong – that’s expert-only territory, over 8 ft, and the period is long enough to give real power. Afternoon sees a slight drop to 8 ft, but cross-on wind creeps in, so grab the morning session.

Friday, 17 July, gets messy. 8 ft in the morning but cross-on wind at 15 km/h, choppy. Afternoon is cross-shore, still lumpy. Not worth it.

Saturday, 18 July, is another highlight. Morning offshore breeze from the ENE, clean, 7 ft S swell at 13 seconds, energy strong. That’s a big, clean swell for experienced surfers. Afternoon is glassy, 6 ft SSE, still excellent.

Sunday, 19 July, is marginal with cross-on wind and 5 ft SW. Not great.

Monday, 20 July, is a return to form – glassy morning, 5 ft SW at 11 seconds, energy moderate, and very good conditions. Afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze.

Now, Tuesday, 21 July – this is a monster. 10 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy huge. That’s enormous. But the notes say it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s likely just a washing machine. Only the most experienced tow-in crew might be interested, but for nearly everyone, it’s a pass.

Wednesday, 22 July, is back in the sweet spot. Glassy morning, 8 ft SW at 14 seconds, energy strong – excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon is glassy again, same swell.

Thursday, 23 July, is a write-off. 22 mph cross-on wind, 10 ft lumpy mess. Not surfable.

Friday, 24 July, cleans up. Morning cross-off breeze, 7 ft SSW at 11 seconds, energy moderate – very good. Afternoon drops to 4 ft, still clean.

Saturday, 25 July, is a weekend standout. Glassy morning, 5 ft SW at 15 seconds, energy moderate – that’s a long-period groundswell with excellent quality. Afternoon gets a cross-off breeze, 7 ft SW at 15 seconds, energy strong – clean and powerful. This is the best of the second week.

Sunday, 26 July, keeps it going. Glassy morning, 7 ft SW at 14 seconds, energy strong – excellent. Afternoon cross-off, 6 ft, still clean.

Monday, 27 July, and Tuesday, 28 July, are marginal with onshore wind and inconsistent quality. The swell is there, but it’s not clean.

Best on offer: Thursday 16 July morning and Saturday 25 July all day. Get in the water early on the 16th for that 8 ft glassy groundswell, and don’t miss the 25th for a long-period, clean session.

Rusty.

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