Buffalo Bay Wildside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk surf. The only spot in the game is Buffalo Bay Wildside, and it’s an inconsistent one, so when it’s on, it’s on. Water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing to write home about.

We’ve got a slow start, but don’t walk away. Saturday morning, the 15th, we’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the southwest, 14-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (609), so there’s some punch, but the waves are clean and friendly. It’s a decent opener, but the inconsistency means you’ll be waiting for sets.

The standout is Monday morning, the 17th. Swell pumps to 8ft from the southwest, 13-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s a serious groundswell with strong energy (1895) – this one’s for experienced surfers, as it’s got some size. Glassy wind means perfect conditions, and the swell direction hits the optimum southeast, so this is the best session of the whole outlook.

Tuesday the 18th keeps the flow going with a 6ft morning, glassy again, then a 7ft afternoon with a clean cross-off. Energy stays high (1119-1528), and for an inconsistent spot, this is a solid run.

From Wednesday the 19th through Thursday the 20th, we’ve got more excellent surf in the 7ft to 7ft range, glassy or clean cross-off winds. Strong energy (1230-1525). This is a quality run of expert-level waves.

Then it goes sideways. Friday the 21st is marginal, and Saturday the 22nd is a mess – 13ft of lumpy, cross-onshore chaos with near gale winds (energy over 6500). That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Sunday the 23rd is still too big for the break at 10ft to 12ft, even with favorable tide. Wait it out.

The next real standout is Tuesday the 25th. Tuesday afternoon brings a 8ft swell from the south-southwest with a very long 17-second period – that’s serious groundswell energy (3434). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a top-tier option for experienced surfers, but with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for a beach break, so watch the lineup.

Wednesday the 26th morning is still good with 8ft and clean conditions, but the afternoon gets too big again at 10ft.

The last week fades. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are marginal to poor, with onshore winds and dropping quality. Saturday the 29th morning saves a bit with a glassy 7ft, but it’s not a standout.

So, the best bets are Monday morning the 17th, Tuesday afternoon the 25th, and the whole Tuesday-Thursday run from the 18th to the 20th. It’s an inconsistent spot, so when those windows open, you paddle. For the rest, it’s either too big, too windy, or just marginal.

Rusty.

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