Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty here, and let's get into it. Right now, we've got a window of opportunity, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The standout is undoubtedly Buffalo Bay Wildside, and it's got some serious grunt in the water.

We kick off Friday, the 7th of August. The morning is looking clean with a 8ft swell from the SW, and a very long period of 14 seconds pushing a heap of energy (2762). The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph, which will keep the surface smooth. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. Friday afternoon holds similar size and direction, with the period even stretching out to 15 seconds. The energy jumps up (3161), but the report flags a caution about tide, so keep an eye on that. This is big, powerful groundswell, so it's a day for experienced surfers only.

Saturday the 8th, the swell drops slightly to 8ft, but the wind swings to a cross-on from the W, making it choppy. It's not the day for it.

Sunday the 9th, we see a big pulse. The morning is 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the SSW at 12 mph, and there's moderate rain. The energy is strong (2951), but the wind and size are making it a real handful. The afternoon gets worse with 12ft and a 16 mph cross-on, making it a write-off. This is big, unruly, and not for paddle surfing.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a write-off too, with onshore winds and poor conditions.

Now, the real magic starts to build. Wednesday the 12th, the swell drops to 5ft in the morning, but the period is a massive 20 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. The energy is high (2952) for a small wave. This is a long-period groundswell, and it's going to run straight and fast. It's a standout for the experienced crew, but the wave height is manageable. Thursday the 13th is the absolute best on offer. The morning sees a 5ft SW swell with a 19-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph. The energy is pumping (3292). This is as clean as it gets. The afternoon is also excellent with a 7ft SW swell and a 17-second period, with a light cross-off.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th continue the run of good conditions. The 15th morning is a standout with 5ft from the SW, a 15-second period, and glassy conditions from the N at 3 mph. The energy is a solid 1203. It's clean, lined up, and ready to go. Expect crowds to be possible though, as this spot is exposed and delivers.

Sunday the 16th, the swell drops off. The evening glass-off with a 2ft wave and 17-second period is a novelty, but it's small.

The following week, from the 17th of August onwards, the swell sticks around but the consistency drops. Monday the 17th is a good call with a clean 6ft from the SW and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is moderate (1462). After that, it gets smaller and more onshore, with the 20th of August showing only 5ft waves and onshore wind. The 21st and 22nd are a write-off with strong onshore winds and rain.

So, the standout is Thursday the 13th of August, with that offshore wind and long-period groundswell. The 15th of August is also a cracker with the glassy conditions. These are the days to circle. The rest of the period is a mix of small, clean spells and bigger, wind-affected days.

Rusty

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