Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of real rippers hidden in there.

The pattern starts a bit slow, with some solid energy but not quite lining up right. We’ve got a bit of a wait before the real magic shows up. The first few days offer some waves, but the wind is a bit of a pain, coming from the east and southeast, keeping things a little bumpy. On Friday morning, September 6th, we see a real jump in the swell. It’s a powerful 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 19 seconds, packing a heap of energy. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that long period stuff can be a bit tricky at a beach break.

The standout moment is undoubtedly Monday morning, September 7th, at Buffalo Bay Wildside. The wind drops to a dead flat glass. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a period of 14 seconds, and the energy is pumping. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced surfers. The sets will be clean and powerful, with those longer gaps between them making the paddle out a little easier. The water is a touch cooler than average at 61°, so don’t forget a wetsuit.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, also offers a chance with glassy conditions and a 5ft E swell, but the energy is much lower. The big, powerful swell comes back around Saturday, September 12th, with a 8ft SSW swell and a 15-second period. The afternoon looks the pick with a lighter cross-off wind and a decent rating, but it’s another one for experienced surfers only.

Looking further ahead, the second week gets a bit messy. The wind turns onshore and the swell stays big, but it’s not clean. The real kicker comes right at the end of the forecast window. On Thursday afternoon, September 17th, and into Friday, September 18th, the swell just goes mental. We’re talking 12ft to 13ft S swell with massive energy values. The wind is onshore, but on Friday afternoon it goes glassy, which is promising. However, these waves are far too big for anyone but the absolute top pros. It’s worth keeping an eye on, but that’s a long way off.

Bottom line: The best surf of the period is the glassy, powerful 7ft SSW swell on the morning of Monday, September 7th. If you’ve got the ability, don’t miss it. The second best is the afternoon of Saturday, September 12th, with a 8ft SSW swell. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big.

Rusty.

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