Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.08° S 22.98° E

Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buffalo Bay Wildside sea temperature is
16.5° C
0.5° 

Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,435 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay Wildside this week:

The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay Wildside in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, it's Rusty here, and let's get into it. Right now, we've got a window of opportunity, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The standout is undoubtedly Buffalo Bay Wildside, and it's got some serious grunt in the water.

We kick off Friday, the 7th of August. The morning is looking clean with a 8ft swell from the SW, and a very long period of 14 seconds pushing a heap of energy (2762). The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph, which will keep the surface smooth. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. Friday afternoon holds similar size and direction, with the period even stretching out to 15 seconds. The energy jumps up (3161), but the report flags a caution about tide, so keep an eye on that. This is big, powerful groundswell, so it's a day for experienced surfers only.

Saturday the 8th, the swell drops slightly to 8ft, but the wind swings to a cross-on from the W, making it choppy. It's not the day for it.

Sunday the 9th, we see a big pulse. The morning is 10ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind is a cross-on from the SSW at 12 mph, and there's moderate rain. The energy is strong (2951), but the wind and size are making it a real handful. The afternoon gets worse with 12ft and a 16 mph cross-on, making it a write-off. This is big, unruly, and not for paddle surfing.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a write-off too, with onshore winds and poor conditions.

Now, the real magic starts to build. Wednesday the 12th, the swell drops to 5ft in the morning, but the period is a massive 20 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off from the ENE at 9 mph. The energy is high (2952) for a small wave. This is a long-period groundswell, and it's going to run straight and fast. It's a standout for the experienced crew, but the wave height is manageable. Thursday the 13th is the absolute best on offer. The morning sees a 5ft SW swell with a 19-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph. The energy is pumping (3292). This is as clean as it gets. The afternoon is also excellent with a 7ft SW swell and a 17-second period, with a light cross-off.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th continue the run of good conditions. The 15th morning is a standout with 5ft from the SW, a 15-second period, and glassy conditions from the N at 3 mph. The energy is a solid 1203. It's clean, lined up, and ready to go. Expect crowds to be possible though, as this spot is exposed and delivers.

Sunday the 16th, the swell drops off. The evening glass-off with a 2ft wave and 17-second period is a novelty, but it's small.

The following week, from the 17th of August onwards, the swell sticks around but the consistency drops. Monday the 17th is a good call with a clean 6ft from the SW and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is moderate (1462). After that, it gets smaller and more onshore, with the 20th of August showing only 5ft waves and onshore wind. The 21st and 22nd are a write-off with strong onshore winds and rain.

So, the standout is Thursday the 13th of August, with that offshore wind and long-period groundswell. The 15th of August is also a cracker with the glassy conditions. These are the days to circle. The rest of the period is a mix of small, clean spells and bigger, wind-affected days.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
2.3
SW
11
3
SSW
13
3
S
13
1.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
23
1.4
SSW
20
1.6
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
19
2.2
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2717
3308
3192
2020
1831
4435
2923
3041
2679
1994
1264
3102
2444
850
612
1544
1662
1817
1712
2810
1552
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
10
NNW
20
W
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
ENE
15
ENE
30
E
15
NE
15
ENE
20
E
15
NE
5
NE
10
E
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:56AM1.14m
10:48PM1.31m
12:01PM1.18m
00:33AM1.38m
1:23PM1.34m
1:42AM1.52m
2:17PM1.54m
2:33AM1.66m
3:01PM1.71m
3:16AM1.75m
3:41PM1.84m
3:55AM1.80m
4:18PM1.92m
4:31AM1.80m
Low Tide
3:58PM0.63m
5:38AM0.57m
6:03PM0.60m
7:09AM0.44m
7:29PM0.46m
8:06AM0.28m
8:26PM0.29m
8:51AM0.13m
9:12PM0.15m
9:30AM0.03m
9:53PM0.06m
10:05AM-0.03m
10:31PM0.03m
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7:16
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7:13
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7:11
7:11
7:09
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5:52
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7
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Temp °C
16
19
16
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22
19
Feels °C
14
16
14
12
13
12
7
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7
7
9
9
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11
9
10
15
12
16
19
16
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Information about the Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buffalo Bay Wildside provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buffalo Bay Wildside can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buffalo Bay Wildside surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Buffalo Bay Wildside) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Buffalo Bay Wildside may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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