Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re kickin’ off with a bit of a slow start, but don’t you worry – this 16-day window has a couple of real gems tucked in there, especially for the experienced crew. The first real recommendation hits Tuesday the 21st, and it’s a cracker.

Tuesday the 21st morning is the go. Head to Buffalo Bay Wildside. The water’s sitting at a normal 64°F for this time of year, so no surprises there. We’ve got a solid 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell, lots of energy but longer waits between sets. The wind is glassy, SW at 5 km/h, making for a clean, smooth surface. The combined energy is strong at 1761. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s an inconsistent spot, so when it’s on, it’s a special thing – but you might have some company, as crowds are sometimes an issue.

Tuesday afternoon the wind swings cross-shore and the swell jumps to 8ft. It’s still a big SSW pulse, but the conditions are marginal, so I’d stick to the morning session.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd see the swell drop a bit, but the wind turns cross-on and choppy. Not worth paddling out for the quality on offer.

Friday the 24th is a standout for the big-wave hunters. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive at 6830. The wind is light cross-off at 10 km/h, so the surface is clean. But listen – this is only for experts. 12ft is too big for anyone without serious experience. The break is exposed, and with that long period, it’ll be a freight train.

Saturday the 25th settles down a bit. The morning has 8ft SSW swell, 14-second period, clean cross-off winds. Still for experienced surfers, but a much more manageable size. The energy is still strong at 2441.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are a write-off. Wind picks up strong, and conditions turn poor. Monday has 40 km/h onshore winds – don’t even think about it.

Tuesday the 29th morning is another glassy gem. 10ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is glass again. That’s a big, clean line-up for the experts. Combined energy is 3175.

Wednesday the 30th morning is also glassy, with a smaller 7ft SSW swell. Excellent for experienced surfers, and much more forgiving.

Thursday the 31st and Friday the 1st of August are blown out or too big. The 1st of August has a massive 16ft SW swell – that’s a monster, only for the most experienced, and the wind is a fresh cross-off.

Sunday the 4th of August morning sees the swell drop right down to 6ft from the ESE, with a short 9-second period. Clean cross-off winds. This is a good option for intermediate surfers, but the energy is weak at 908.

Monday the 5th of August afternoon is the last real highlight. The swell is 7ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the wind is completely calm – glassy. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, with combined energy of 1795. That’s a beautiful way to finish the run.

So, for the best on offer: Tuesday the 21st morning for the clean, glassy conditions and solid groundswell, and Friday the 24th for the big, clean, expert-only swell. The long-range stuff (like the 4th and 5th of August) is promising but less certain.

Rusty.

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