Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the goods on what's cooking at Buffalo Bay Wildside for the next couple of weeks. First things first, the water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We're kicking off this Thursday morning, the 30th of July, with some solid action. There's a 6ft SSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the ENE. Combined energy is pumping at (1202), so it's got some real grunt. This is a strong option for the experienced crew, as it's a bit too big for beginners. The break is inconsistent, but when it lines up, it's worth the wait. Crowds can pop up sometimes, so keep that in mind.

By Friday morning, the 31st, the swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SW, but the period stays at 13 seconds. The wind is still offshore, and the energy is (939). It's a solid, clean session, perfect for a Friday arvo paddle.

The real standout window starts Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We've got a 8ft ESE swell with a 9-second period, but the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE at just 3 mph. The energy is (1074), and it's clean. Saturday afternoon holds similar with a 7ft ESE swell and light cross-off wind. Then Sunday, the 2nd of August, is the pick of the bunch. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm, and the swell is 6ft from the ESE with a 9-second period. The energy is (914). It's glassy, clean, and the crowd is likely to be manageable. This is the best on offer for the near term – get out there.

Things get a bit messy from Monday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 4th, with onshore winds and smaller, weaker SW swell. It's not worth paddling out for.

Now, look ahead to Wednesday the 5th of August. There's a big 7ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is massive at (2383). But the wind is onshore, and the break is a bit exposed, so it's a tricky one. The long period means it's better suited to a point or reef, and this being a beach setup, it might break too straight. By Wednesday afternoon, it's a 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period and energy at (3503) – that's huge, and the report says it's too big for this break. Stick to the experts-only zone.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August keep the solid SW swell, but winds are mostly cross-on or onshore. Friday morning the 7th is glassy with a 10ft SW swell and 14-second period, energy at (3514), but again, it's too big for the spot. Friday afternoon cleans up with a 8ft SW swell, glassy wind, and energy at (2888). That's a good one for experienced surfers.

The second week gets a bit wild. The 9th of August sees a 13ft SE swell with a 9-second period and wind switching cross-off, but the energy is off the charts at (4829). It's too big for paddle surfing – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing. Then the 10th of August is a write-off with a 23ft ESE swell and 31 mph onshore winds – just stay home.

But don't give up. Tuesday the 11th of August brings a 8ft ESE swell, 11-second period, and light offshore wind from the ENE. Energy is (2254), and it's clean. Wednesday the 12th is another standout with a 6ft SW swell and a very long 16-second period, offshore wind, and energy at (2562). That's a beautiful, clean groundswell. Thursday the 13th has a smaller 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off wind, and energy at (614). It's a nice end to the run.

So, the best on offer is Sunday the 2nd of August morning for the glassy conditions, and Wednesday the 12th of August morning for that long-period groundswell with offshore wind. The rest of the time, it's a mix of solid but tricky conditions. Keep an eye on the forecasts, as things can change.

Rusty.

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