Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at the charts for Buffalo Bay Wildside. The next 16 days are a mixed bag, with some real promise but plenty of frustration too. We’ve got a decent run of swell, but the wind and consistency are going to be the deciding factors. Let’s break it down.

The water’s a bit colder than usual for this time of year, sitting at 60°F – a solid 3°F below the average. So, you’ll want a thicker wetsuit if you’re heading out.

Right now, there’s a bit of a slow start. The first real standout doesn’t hit until Monday, September 7th. The morning session is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 6 ft SSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong (2248), and for an experienced surfer, this is a magic window. The swell direction is SSW, which isn’t the optimum SE for this spot, but the quality of the wave and the wind make it the best on offer. Be aware that this break is inconsistent, so you might have to wait for the sets, but they’ll be worth it.

The day before, on Sunday, September 6th, there’s also a pulse of energy, but it’s a bit messier. The morning has a 6 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period, offering very long-period groundswell. The energy is very strong (3382), but with a 15 mph cross-offshore wind, it’ll be clean. The afternoon bumps up to 8 ft with an 18-second period, and the energy is massive (5145), but the wind picks up to 19 mph. It’s more of a challenge than a classic session.

Thursday, September 3rd, is a write-off. The afternoon sees an 12 ft SSE swell, but with a 22 mph cross-shore wind and heavy rain, it’s too big and messy for this spot. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not pretty.

The second week of the forecast gets sketchy. From September 12th onwards, there are a few days of poor conditions with onshore winds and choppy seas. A couple of days, like September 14th, have a clean 6 ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is moderate (1350). It’s a solid option, but nothing like the Monday morning. After that, it’s a lot of offshore wind and onshore slop, so the window is pretty narrow.

The top pick is without a doubt Monday morning, September 7th. That glassy 6 ft with a long period is the one to plan for. The rest of the week has a few other moments, but nothing that hits the same high.

Stay frothing, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty

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