Buggerru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Buggerru.

Honestly, mate, I’ve seen better outlooks. There’s a big fat zero in the score column across the entire 16-day window, which means the models aren’t seeing much worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn't even appear until Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, and even then, it’s a rough start.

Tuesday 18th (PM) kicks off with a 5ft NW windswell, but the wind is howling onshore from the NW at 16 mph, making it a messy, blown-out affair. The combined energy is a moderate 225, but the quality just isn't there. Water temps are a very unusual 84°, which is more than 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath.

Wednesday 19th doesn’t get much better. The swell drops to 4ft (energy 134) and the wind stays messy cross-on.

Thursday 20th (AM) is the first glimmer of hope. We get a clean, offshore wind from the ESE at 3 mph, but the swell is tiny at 1ft with only 9 energy. Glassy conditions don’t matter much when there’s nothing to ride.

Friday 21st (AM) is similar – clean with offshore east winds at 6 mph, but only 2ft of weak 7-second swell (34 energy). A small window for a longboard or a foamie, but nothing exciting.

From Saturday 22nd all the way through Monday 31st, the story is the same: tiny, weak swell. The wind comes and goes from clean to choppy, but the sizes barely crack 3ft. Energy levels mostly stay below 70. There’s a glassy morning on Sunday 23rd (AM) with 2ft and 38 energy, and another clean one on Saturday 29th (AM) with 2ft and offshore winds, but it’s ankle-to-knee high stuff at best.

After a gap of a few days with almost nothing, we get a sudden spike on Tuesday 01st September (PM) . A solid 7ft NW swell rolls in with 9-second period and a massive energy reading of 579. That’s a serious pulse of moderate-strong energy. But here’s the problem: the wind is howling onshore from the WNW at 16 mph. This is a powerful, lumpy mess, and for Buggerru being an exposed beach/pier setup, this is going to be a washing machine. This size (over 5ft) is getting too big for beginners, and that onshore wind will make it a challenge even for advanced surfers.

Wednesday 02nd keeps the energy up with a 5ft NW swell (313 energy) and fresh cross/onshore winds at 19 mph. Not much better.

For a standout, the only thing worth a mention is that Tuesday 01st September (PM) pulse. It’s got the biggest swell (7ft NW) and the highest energy (579) of the whole period. If you’re an expert looking for a battle, that’s your window, but be prepared for strong, gusty onshore winds. Beginners should stay well clear.

This stretch is a long, flat wait. The only real shot is that powerful, wind-affected day on Tuesday 01st September. Keep an eye on the forecast, because a blank run like this can change, but right now, it’s looking like a lot of time on the beach.

Rusty.

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