Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the lowdown on the surf at Buffalo Bay Wildside for the next couple of weeks. Let's get into it.

Alright, so we've got a bit of a mixed bag here. The early part of the week is looking pretty average, but there's some serious potential firing up for the second week, especially if you're an experienced surfer.

We kick things off on Thursday, the 3rd of September. The morning's got a bit of a 5ft SW swell rolling in, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (1245). The wind is a light cross-on from the W, so nothing too clean, and the water is a bit colder than normal at 60°. It's a marginal start, not the best.

The next few days are pretty ordinary. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are all clean, but the swell is mixed up and inconsistent. The energy drops right off to around 600-700, and the waves are just not doing much. It's a bit of a waiting game.

Now, Sunday the 6th of September is where the energy starts to build. The morning has a 7ft SSW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds. The energy is moderate (3703), but it's still a bit windy. The afternoon, however, gets a 10ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and the energy jumps to 5518. But here's the thing – the data says it's predicted to be too big for this break. That's a real shame.

Monday the 7th of September is the first real standout. In the morning, we've got a 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (2350). But the wind is glassy – a perfect 3 mph from the ENE. That's a rare treat. The data says it's excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This is a solid window for the crew who know what they're doing. Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent, so when it's on, it's a gem, but you might have some company as crowds are sometimes around.

After that, we go through a few smaller days. Tuesday the 8th has a bit of a cleanup, but it's nothing to write home about. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are a total write-off with poor conditions and onshore winds.

Then Friday the 11th of September, the afternoon picks up again with a 7ft SW swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (793). It's clean, but the short period means it's not the best shape.

The next real standout window is Sunday the 13th of September. The morning has a 8ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and strong energy (1861). The wind is a light offshore from the E, making for clean conditions. The data calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is a top pick.

Then, into the second week, we've got another cracker. Tuesday the 15th of September afternoon sees a 7ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period. The energy is strong (2002). The wind is a light cross-off from the ESE, so it's clean. Again, excellent for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 16th of September morning is also a beauty. A 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period, strong energy (1735), and a glassy wind from the SW. That's a dreamy setup.

The system then goes a bit wild. Thursday the 17th of September and Friday the 18th of September see a massive jump in size. The morning of Friday the 18th has a 15ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is massive (11945). The data says it's going to be too big for the break. This is one for the big-wave chargers only, and even then, it's a question mark.

So, to wrap it up, the best on offer is Monday the 7th of September morning for the glassy conditions and Sunday the 13th of September morning for the clean, powerful swell. These are the ones to circle.

Rusty.

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