Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with a look at the Buffalo Bay Wildside forecast. The water's running a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 60°, which is a couple degrees off the mark, so you'll want to feel that before you commit.

We’ve got a slow start on Friday the 4th. The swell is there—8 ft from the southeast—but it’s messy with a 16 mph cross-off wind. The wave energy is moderate (1680), but it's nothing to get excited about. Saturday the 5th drops right off with knee-high slop, so don't bother.

Sunday the 6th is where it gets interesting. A serious SSW groundswell builds through the day, hitting 10 ft by the afternoon with a 17-second period. Wind is cross-off at 22 mph though—that’s fresh—but the wave energy is pumping hard (6077). It’s big. Over 8 ft, so this is expert territory only. Too much for most.

The real standout is Monday the 7th. Morning brings glassy conditions—wind is dead calm at 3 mph—and a solid 6 ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2150) and the face will be smooth. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers. If you can handle it, that’s your window. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.

Tuesday the 8th is smaller, around 5 ft, but clean. Not a standout, just a fun day.

From Wednesday the 9th through Thursday the 11th, the swell drops and the wind turns onshore or cross-on. Swell energy falls into the weak-to-moderate range (416-1744). It’s marginal. No reason to paddle out.

Saturday the 12th brings another pulse: 8 ft SSW groundswell in the morning, clean, with light cross-off wind. Energy is strong (2820). But by afternoon it jumps to 12 ft and the wind picks up to 19 mph—again, expert only and might be more kite-surfing territory than paddle.

From Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th, the swell stays well over 8 ft—10 ft to 12 ft—with short 8-second period at times, cross-off wind. Big and chunky. Only for the brave.

Tuesday the 15th is a beauty in the morning: glassy conditions, 5 ft ESE swell, light wind. Clean and manageable. A good session for intermediates.

Then Wednesday the 16th brings a beast: 15 ft SSW swell, 11-second period. Energy is massive (5043). That’s huge, cross-onshore wind—this is for pros or heavy-water chargers only.

Thursday the 17th is blown out with onshore wind and rain. Skip it.

Finally, Friday the 18th morning is glassy calm with 5 ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds. Energy is moderate (1291). Smooth and clean—a happy way to finish the stretch. The afternoon jumps back to 13 ft, so pick your session.

Best call: Monday the 7th morning for experienced surfers. Glassy, solid groundswell, clean. If you’re intermediate, Tuesday the 15th morning is your best bet.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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