Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Buffalo Bay Wildside. Let's talk about what's coming down the pipe.

First up, the water temp is sitting pretty close to average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The real story is the swell. We've got a solid run of groundswell on the way, but it's a mixed bag with the wind.

The week kicks off proper on the 28th of July. It's a bit of a raw start with a 8 ft SSW swell, but it's got a long 15-second period, which means real power. The issue is the 12 mph cross-off wind. It'll keep the surface clean, but it's pushing hard. The combined energy is a massive 2629, that's strong, serious stuff. Tuesday morning is the pick of the two sessions, but it's not perfect.

Wednesday the 29th is where things get interesting. The swell drops to 6 ft, but the period holds at 13 seconds from the SW. The wind eases off to a gentle 9 mph cross-off. The energy is still a solid 1346. This is a standout. The morning session is clean, powerful, and the wind is much more manageable. It's a proper window for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 30th is the real gem. The swell is 5 ft, still from the SW, with a 13-second period. The wind is a light 6 mph from the ENE, which is offshore. That's clean, lined-up waves. The energy is a moderate 1328. This is the best on offer. The Thursday morning session is the one to circle.

Friday the 31st starts clean with a gentle offshore wind and a 4 ft SW swell, but the energy is down to 889. It's a fun, small-wave option. But then the afternoon gets messy. The swell jumps to 8 ft, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, and the wind swings onshore. It turns into a bit of a washing machine, not ideal for a paddle.

Saturday the 1st of August has a 7 ft ESE swell, short period, but the wind is a light cross-off. The morning has a clean feel, but the afternoon is glassy. For a beach break, that long-period groundswell is better, so this short-period stuff is a bit weaker. It's a consolation prize.

The following Monday, the 3rd of August, is a return to form. The swell is 6 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy in the morning, going light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is a strong 1564. This is excellent, clean, and powerful. Another standout.

The second week gets a bit wild. From the 6th of August onwards, the swell pumps up to 12 ft and 10 ft, with a 14-second period. The energy readings are 4571 and 3976, which is extremely strong. But the forecast says it's too big for the break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, the wind on the 7th and 8th picks up to strong onshore, making it a messy, dangerous mess. It's a full-on washing machine for a few days. Kite surfers might be stoked, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go.

Things settle down again by the 10th of August with a 6 ft E swell and glassy conditions. The 11th of August brings another 10 ft SW swell with glassy conditions, but again, it's flagged as too big. A pattern is showing.

So, the standout sessions are Thursday morning the 30th of July with that offshore wind and 5 ft SW groundswell, and Monday the 3rd of August with the clean, glassy conditions and 6 ft SW swell. Get in the water then.

Rusty.

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