Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 22.98° E

Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
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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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with ESE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Buffalo Bay Wildside.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start, but the waiting is worth it. The real action kicks off Monday morning, August 3rd, with clean conditions. The water temp is sittin’ right at 63°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothin’ to shock you there.

Monday morning, August 3rd, is a solid opener. We’ve got a 6ft groundswell from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That’s a beautiful combo – the energy’s moderate (1255) and the wave faces are gonna be clean. It’s a little on the bigger side for beginners, but for an intermediate surfer it’s prime. The direction is a touch off from the optimum SE, but it’s still workin’. Crowds are possible, so keep an eye out.

Tuesday morning, August 4th, the swell drops to 4ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind keeps things clean. The energy drops a bit (739), but it’s still a fun, manageable size.

Now, Wednesday, August 5th, is a standout. The morning is small at 3ft, but the period is a massive 17 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. This kind of swell loves a point or reef setup, but at Buffalo Bay Wildside, it might break a little straight. The afternoon though, that’s where it’s at – 7ft from the SW, 16-second period, and glassy wind. The energy is strong (2308) and the conditions are clean. This is one of the best windows of the whole outlook.

Thursday, August 6th, things get gnarly. The morning has 10ft from the SW, but it’s crossed up with a moderate cross-onshore (15 km/h). The energy is very strong (3395), but this is too big for most, and the chop will make it a battle. The afternoon is even worse with onshore wind. Honestly, this is lookin’ more like a kite session unless you’re a seasoned charger.

Friday, August 7th, is still big – 8ft to 10ft – but the afternoon has a cross-offshore wind that cleans it up. Still, at 10ft, it’s expert territory only.

The weekend of August 8th and 9th is rough. Saturday’s got cross-onshore winds and Sunday is a write-off with 12ft and heavy onshore wind, rain, and fresh breeze. The energy is massive (7601 on Sunday morning), but it’s a messy, dangerous mess. Not worth it.

Monday, August 10th, the afternoon turns it around. Glassy wind, 7ft from the S, with a 11-second period. Energy is moderate (1359) and it’s clean again. A nice recovery.

Tuesday, August 11th, is another standout. Morning shows 8ft from the S, 13-second period, and glassy calm. The energy is moderate (2211) and the conditions are perfect. This is a top pick for experienced surfers.

Wednesday, August 12th, is a bit smaller but the period is a ridiculous 20 seconds. The afternoon has 5ft from the SSW with glassy conditions. That kind of period will bring long, powerful lines – but it might race at this beach.

Thursday, August 13th, morning is a gem. 8ft from the SW, 17-second period, glassy, and the energy is very strong (3974). This is another top-tier session. The afternoon is 10ft, which is too big for most.

Friday, August 14th, morning is glassy with 8ft from the SW, 15-second period. Clean, powerful, and the energy is strong (3117). This is a serious session for the experts.

The weekend of August 15th and 16th holds clean, glassy conditions with 6ft to 8ft and good periods. Consistent and fun for intermediate to advanced.

After that, the run fades. Monday, August 17th, through Tuesday, August 18th, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops. The swell is still around 6ft to 7ft, but it’s choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out.

So, the two standouts? Wednesday, August 5th afternoon, and Thursday, August 13th morning. Both have that magic combo of decent size, long period, and glassy or clean wind. Mark your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2180
2008
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2188
1657
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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5
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High Tide
6:27PM1.70m
6:39AM1.49m
7:04PM1.62m
7:21AM1.37m
7:51PM1.50m
8:19AM1.23m
9:00PM1.37m
9:56AM1.14m
10:48PM1.31m
12:01PM1.18m
00:33AM1.38m
1:23PM1.34m
1:42AM1.52m
Low Tide
12:08PM0.18m
00:40AM0.29m
12:42PM0.27m
1:23AM0.37m
1:24PM0.39m
2:18AM0.48m
2:22PM0.53m
3:41AM0.58m
3:58PM0.63m
5:38AM0.57m
6:03PM0.60m
7:09AM0.44m
7:29PM0.46m
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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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