Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Buffalo Bay Wildside.

This spot is inconsistent, so don’t expect a non-stop party, but when it turns on, it’s a real treat for the experienced crew. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a solid 6° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a big anomaly, so you’ll want a good steamer. We’ve got a run of surf starting on Monday morning, August 17th, with a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in at a nice long 13 seconds. The energy is strong, clocking in at 1788, and with glassy conditions, the morning session is looking excellent for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon holds up too, with 6ft and clean glass.

Tuesday the 18th drops off a bit. The swell hangs around 7ft to 8ft, but the conditions are more marginal – the morning has a light onshore breeze and the afternoon is crossed up. Not the best, but still surfable for the keen.

The standout of the whole outlook is Thursday, August 20th. You’ve got a big 12ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) hitting in the morning with glassy conditions. The wave energy is ripping at 4381 – that’s serious power. But listen, this is too big for this break. It’s a wind and tide-friendly setup, but at that size, it’s expert-only territory. The afternoon drops to 10ft with a clean cross-offshore breeze, still massive and only for the brave.

After that, we slide into a long stretch of mediocre surf. From Friday the 21st through to Monday the 24th, we’re looking at 6ft to 8ft SW swells, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the comments are all marginal. There’s a brief flicker of hope on Sunday the 23rd afternoon with a glassy 7ft SW swell, but it’s a one-off. The following week, from the 25th to the 29th, is much the same – consistent size but mostly onshore or cross-shore winds keeping things messy. There’s a good window on Wednesday, August 26th, with clean 7ft to 6ft SW swell and cross-offshore winds, but it’s not the standout of the window.

The end of the run gets a bit wild. Sunday, August 30th and Monday, August 31st both see 12ft SW/SSW swells with monster energy readings (3929 to 5269). Again, too big for the break, and the winds are mostly cross-on or choppy. Only the absolute top-end experts should even think about it.

Finally, we get a clean finish on Tuesday, September 1st, with 7ft to 6ft SSW swell, cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. A nice way to wrap it up, but the crowds are sometimes a factor here, so keep that in mind.

The best bet of the whole outlook? Thursday, August 20th morning – if you’re an expert and can handle the size, that 12ft glassy groundswell is the real deal. For the rest of us, Monday, August 17th morning is the pick for a solid, clean session without getting pounded.

Rusty.

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