Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Buffalo Bay Wildside. This spot is pretty exposed, so it sees a lot of that swell energy. It’s a tricky one, though – it’s inconsistent, so you’ve gotta be patient, but when it’s on, it can be a proper gem. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick things off on Monday, August 3rd. The morning is looking choice. You’ve got a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the ESE, with a nice 11-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is solid at (1255), so there’s plenty of push. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit much for beginners. The afternoon holds up well too, with clean 5ft surf and a light cross-off breeze, keeping the lines tidy.

Tuesday the 4th is a drop-off in quality. The morning sees a smaller 4ft SW swell, but it’s still clean thanks to a cross-off breeze. By the afternoon, the wind shifts onshore and it gets messy, so don’t expect much.

Wednesday the 5th is a weird one. There’s a super long-period, 16-second groundswell from the SSW, building to 7ft by the afternoon with massive energy (2143). That long period means the waves will have plenty of shape and power, but it’s blowing straight onshore, so it’s going to be a bumpy mess. The morning is a bit smaller at 5ft with offshore wind, but the period is still long, so it might be a bit straight for this beach break.

Thursday the 6th is a no-go. The swell jumps to 10ft with strong onshore winds. That’s expert territory, and with the wind, it’s a washing machine. The morning is actually too big for this break, so give it a miss.

The real standout comes on Friday, August 7th. This is your best bet. The morning starts with glassy conditions and a solid 8ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds. The energy is massive (2826), and the wind is dead calm. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even better from a score perspective, with the same 8ft swell, a clean cross-off breeze, and wind kept clean. If you’re an experienced surfer, be on it. Crowds are possible here, so expect company.

Saturday the 8th is a mess again. The swell is still chunky at 8ft, but the wind is onshore and it’s getting choppy. Not worth it.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Heavy rain, strong cross-onshore winds, and a 10ft mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddling one.

The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 10th offers clean, smaller 7ft surf from the SSE with a cross-off wind, but it’s a bit junky. Tuesday the 11th is a bright spot: a clean 6ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period and offshore winds. That’s a very good session for the experienced crew.

Then we hit a big swell event from Wednesday the 12th through Saturday the 15th. Swells are consistently over 8ft, hitting 10ft, with very long periods (17-22 seconds) and massive energy levels (up to 4367). These are expert-only waves, but the wind is often light. The problem is the direction and the long period – for a beach break, those long-period SW swells can break a bit too straight and fast.

Sunday the 16th offers a nice reprieve. The swell drops to 6ft, the wind is glassy, and the energy is solid (1385). That’s a clean, fun morning for experienced surfers again.

The final days, Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, are either too small and onshore, or back to 10ft and too big for the spot. Tuesday the 18th has clean conditions but it’s a beast.

So, to sum it up: Friday, August 7th is your standout. Get there for the glassy morning or the clean afternoon. Tuesday, August 11th and Sunday, August 16th are your other solid, clean options. The rest of the time is either too small, too windy, or too big for this break.

Rusty.

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