Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the look ahead for Buffalo Bay Wildside. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands, but the first decent window kicks off Saturday the 25th of July. The swell is already pumping in from the SW at 8ft and a solid 13-second period, giving us a massive 2144 (moderate to strong combined energy). It’s glassy, dead calm in the morning, so expect clean, lined-up sets. This is big, powerful surf though – over 8ft means it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a light cross-off, holding shape nicely.

Sunday the 26th is proper. Morning glass with a 7ft SW groundswell at 12 seconds (1575 energy) and clean conditions. This is that sweet spot: solid, powerful, and with offshores. It stays clean and glassy into the afternoon as the swell drops to 6ft. This might be the pick of the first week – consistent, good energy, and clean. Keep an eye out for crowds here; it can get busy.

Monday the 27th gets a bit messy. The swell stays solid at 8ft, but the wind swings onshore, chopping things up. Not one to get excited about. We get a bit of a breather on Wednesday the 29th morning when a light offshore cleans up a 8ft SSW swell (2020 energy). That’s another good window for the experts.

Now, here’s the big caveat: from Tuesday the 28th through to early August, we see a lot of days with swell well over 8ft, hitting 12ft and even 10ft. The wind is often favorable, but these waves are too big for the break, pushing the limits even for experienced surfers. The 31st of July Friday morning sees an 12ft easterly swell with light offshores – huge, but it's a beast of a wave.

Around the 5th of August, the swell finally drops back. Wednesday the 5th morning offers a more manageable 4ft SW swell (919 energy) with a light cross-off, making for a clean, fun-sized session. Then on the 3rd of August Monday afternoon, we see a glassy 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds (1611 energy) – that’s a silky, long-period groundswell. It will have long sets and good shape, perfect for about head-high. That 5th of August window and that 3rd August afternoon are your calm after the storm. The 4th of August Tuesday afternoon also delivers a glassy 6ft SW swell at 13 seconds (1457 energy). Very nice.

The real standout for the whole period, though, is that Sunday the 26th of July morning. Solid 7ft SW, 12-second period, glassy offshores, clean. It’s the full package before the size gets too unruly. Later on, the 3rd of August afternoon and the 5th of August morning are the best bets for the second week, offering clean, manageable conditions after the big stuff passes. Nothing in the 16-day window looks good for beginners.

Rusty

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