Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Break

Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.08° S 22.98° E

Issued: 1 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
17.1° C

Normal for this time of year

Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay Wildside this week:

The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been looking at the rundown for Buffalo Bay Wildside. Let’s break it down.

Water temp is about 63°, nothing too wild for this time of year. The action starts on Friday morning, July 3rd, with a 6ft swell coming from the SE. There’s a lot of power behind it – combined energy is 1202. The wind is a light breeze out of the north, so the faces will be clean. But with that 11-second period and the size, this is for the experienced surfers only. 6ft is a handful.

Your standout is Saturday morning, July 4th. We’ve got 7ft of groundswell from the ESE with a long 13-second period, and the wind is dead calm – absolutely glassy. The energy reading is 1621, so it’s got plenty of juice. This spot is exposed to it, and that long period will mean proper lines. Just a heads-up, this break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting around for the good ones. Crowds are only a sometimes thing, so it won’t be a zoo.

Sunday the 5th is still okay with 5ft waves and glassy conditions in the afternoon, but the energy drops to 665. It’s a fun session, but not the main event.

Monday the 6th switches to a 7ft SW swell with calm, glassy morning winds. The energy is 1319 – still a lot of punch. Then Thursday, July 9th, you’ve got 10ft from the SSW, but the forecast says that’s simply too big for this break. Steer clear.

The middle of the week, Tuesday July 14th is a total mess – onshore winds gusting to 25 mph and rain. The surf drops to a measly 2ft by Wednesday afternoon. Not worth the drive.

Looking further out, Thursday morning, July 16th, we’ve got 7ft from the SW with a very long 16-second period and clean winds. Combined energy is 2318. That’s a big, powerful swell, but we’re more than a week out, so it’s a long-range call.

Your best play is Saturday morning the 4th. Glassy, solid, and clean. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
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4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
11
2
SE
11
2.3
SE
12
2
ESE
13
1.8
SE
12
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
659
969
1598
1276
948
769
636
518
329
1111
1150
1269
1249
1048
1094
1864
1438
3487
3379
3264
2329
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
SW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
E
10
N
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
NNE
0
NNW
10
ESE
5
N
10
W
5
SW
10
NW
15
W
5
WSW
15
E
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:51PM1.60m
5:54AM1.53m
6:24PM1.59m
6:29AM1.47m
7:01PM1.57m
7:10AM1.40m
7:43PM1.53m
7:59AM1.31m
8:36PM1.48m
9:05AM1.23m
9:46PM1.44m
10:33AM1.20m
11:10PM1.43m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.20m
11:55PM0.35m
12:05PM0.23m
00:32AM0.38m
12:39PM0.27m
1:14AM0.41m
1:18PM0.34m
2:03AM0.46m
2:05PM0.42m
3:05AM0.50m
3:08PM0.50m
4:23AM0.51m
4:29PM0.55m
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clear
clear
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clear
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:32
 mm
1
Temp °C
16
18
14
17
19
16
19
21
17
18
19
16
17
17
15
17
17
15
15
16
15
Feels °C
13
15
12
14
16
13
16
18
15
17
17
14
15
16
14
14
15
14
12
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
9
2
SE
11
2.3
SE
12
2
ESE
13
1.8
SE
12
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
2
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
2
SW
12
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
497
969
1598
1276
948
769
636
518
329
1111
1150
1269
1249
1048
1094
1864
1438
3487
3379
3264
2329
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
11
1.1
SW
10
1
WSW
9
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.9
SW
9
1
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
9
0.9
SW
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
659
248
165
225
162
123
172
99
256
207
143
90
67
37
36
190
667
3
2
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.9
WSW
8
0.8
SW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
WSW
10
0.1
S
8
0.8
ESE
11
0.2
E
11
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
46
117
147
120
173
174
238
147
154
1
143
9
77
17
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
8
0.5
W
3
1.1
SW
5
1.4
E
5
Energy kJ
175
5
64
104
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Distance (km)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
3
19
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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Information about the Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay Wildside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffalo Bay Wildside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Buffalo Bay Wildside) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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