Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. This forecast is all about one spot: Buffalo Bay Wildside. It’s a bit of a quirky stretch of coast that’s inconsistent, so you can’t just rock up and expect perfect waves every day. But when the stars align, it can turn on. The water is sitting at 58° right now, which is 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s proper chilly, so don’t forget the thick suit.

The window kicks off on Thursday the 10th but honestly, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell (16-second period) but the wind is cross-on and the combined energy is just moderate (1568). This is marginal at best, and the afternoon jumps to 7ft but the wind stays onshore. Leave the board in the car.

We finally get a little glimmer on Friday the 11th. The early morning is glassy – yes, glassy! – with a 5ft SW swell rolling in (13 seconds, 903 energy). That’s clean surf, though the break is inconsistent, so you might have to wait for your set. The afternoon stays clean with a nice cross-off breeze as the swell drops back to 5ft.

Saturday the 12th morning is the standout. You’ve got 4ft of SW swell (14 seconds, 1188 energy) and a cross-off breeze that’s light. It’s clean, it’s got decent energy, and the crowds are only *sometimes* a problem. This is the one to aim for. The afternoon picks up to 6ft and 2635 energy, but the moderate breeze makes it a bit less tidy.

By Sunday the 13th, things get chunky. Morning is 6ft SW with fresh cross-off wind (2823 energy) – still rideable for the keen. But the afternoon brings a 12ft ESE swell that is simply too big for this break. That’s expert territory only, and even then it’s a beast.

Monday the 14th morning is another gem – glassy conditions, 8ft ESE swell (10 seconds, 1597 energy). That’s solid, clean, and if you’re experienced, you’ll be stoked. The afternoon turns messy with a cross-on breeze and the same size swell.

From Tuesday the 15th into the middle of the month, it’s a mixed bag. A long 19-second SSW groundswell hits Tuesday afternoon at 3ft, but it’s clean and cross-off – a classic long-period swell that’ll wrap in nicely, though it might be a bit walled at this beach setup. Then Wednesday the 16th gets blown out by a massive 12ft SW pulse (5125 energy) with onshore wind – that’s not surfing, that’s survival.

Moving into the second week, it’s all about cleaner but smaller windows. Thursday the 17th has 8ft SE swell but a short 8-second period, so it’ll be bumpy. Friday the 18th morning is the pick of this stretch: 7ft ESE, 10 seconds, cross-off breeze, clean. Energy is moderate at 1174. Saturday the 19th also looks promising with a nice 5ft SW groundswell and 17-second period, clean and light wind.

By late September, the swell drops off. Wednesday the 25th has some small 3ft SW swell (12-13 seconds) with offshore or light cross-off winds – perfect for a longboard if you’re desperate, but the energy is weak (400-558). The crowds might still be around, but it’s inconsistent and pretty tame.

If I had to pick one: Saturday 12th morning is the standout – glassy, chest-high SW groundswell, clean, and the energy is solid. For the second week, Friday 18th morning is your next best bet. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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