Buffalo Bay surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,779 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buffalo Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buffalo Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buffalo Bay over the next 16 days.
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