Buggerru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Buggerru in good old feet and miles per hour. The next two weeks are a bit of a heartbreaker. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch from now through the end of August – just tiny waves, short periods, and usually the wind blowing the wrong way. The water is a warm 83°F, which is about 5°F warmer than average for this time of year – feels like a hot tub, but with nothing to surf. You’ll see swell heights of 1 to 2 feet, and most days the combined energy is in the low single digits. It’s a total write-off. There’s a slight pulse on the 29th of August with some 3-foot waves, but it’s choppy and cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out for.

The only time you need to circle on your calendar is Wednesday, the 2nd of September. That morning, a proper northwest swell hits. We’re talking 7-foot waves with an 8-second period and a solid combined energy rating of 502. The wind is offshore from the east at 9 mph, so conditions are going to be glassy and clean. This is the best surf you’ll see in this whole 16-day forecast. The break is Buggerru, an exposed beach and pier spot that really lights up when the swell comes from the northwest – which is exactly what’s happening.

Keep in mind, this is an advanced break and it doesn’t break all that often, so it’s a rare opportunity. There could be a few other folks out. Later that afternoon, the swell jumps to a massive 10 feet (combined energy of 1302) – that’s for experts only. The wind swings onshore at 16 mph, so unless you’re towing in or on a kite, it’s going to be messy and dangerous. Your best bet is the morning session on the 2nd. After that, the swell drops off quickly and we’re back to ankle-biters.

So, in short: a ten-day drought, then one stellar morning on the 2nd of September. Set your alarm.

Rusty.

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