Surf Forecasts:
Buggerru surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 448 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buggerru this week:
The surf forecast for Buggerru over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buggerru in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buggerru over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight to it. This outlook for Buggerru is a tough one. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy, with barely a ripple worth getting excited about. We've got a long gap of no real surfing ahead.
Water temps at Buggerru are running a very unusual 3° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year, so it’s bathwater warm right now.
The forecast kicks off from Sunday, August 16th, but there’s almost nothing on offer for over a week. From that afternoon right through to the morning of Sunday the 23rd, it’s all tiny swells with poor or choppy conditions. The only faint pulse comes in on Tuesday the 18th, with a 5ft NW swell but a short period of 7 seconds and onshore winds up to 16 mph making it a complete mess. Combined wave energy is moderate at 262, but that’s meaningless with those winds. That’s more of a kitesurfing breeze than a paddling swell.
A small window opens up on Sunday morning the 23rd. Swell from the NW at 3ft with a short 7 second period, and combined energy is weak at 83. Winds are light from the ENE, giving a clean cross-offshore look. The surf report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions", so it’s a last resort if you’re desperate for a paddle.
Then it’s back to the waiting game until Friday, August 28th. This is the only real standout on the whole 16-day run. On Friday morning, we see a 5ft NW groundswell with a longer period of 8 seconds, and combined energy jumps to a strong 257. The wind is light from the NE, giving us clean conditions. The water temp anomaly wasn’t recorded for these dates, but the swell size means it’s better suited for experienced surfers given it’s over 5ft. The break here is a beach/pier setup, and it’s known for being inconsistent, so this is a notable pulse. It’s also often crowded, so expect company. The swell direction is NW, matching the optimum swell direction for the spot. This is your best chance by far, but being a week and a half out, treat it with cautious optimism.
After that, the surf fades back to tiny, messy leftovers into the end of August and the 31st.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 234 | 262 | 371 | 156 | 61 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 00:30AM0.26m | 12:52PM0.19m | 1:00AM0.23m | 1:43PM0.19m | 1:29AM0.20m | 2:45PM0.18m | 2:01AM0.18m | 4:14PM0.18m | 2:52AM0.16m | 6:00PM0.19m | 7:14PM0.20m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.04m | 7:00AM0.06m | 6:38PM0.07m | 7:33AM0.06m | 7:24PM0.10m | 8:09AM0.07m | 8:24PM0.12m | 8:56AM0.08m | 10:08PM0.14m | 10:05AM0.08m | 00:45AM0.14m | 11:33AM0.08m | 1:54AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 371 | 156 | 61 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 11 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 16 | — | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 36 | 234 | 262 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | 12 | 32 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1025 | 476 | 368 | 1025 | 77 | 256 | 1461 | 55 | 5 | 71 | 278 | 265 | 1025 | 510 | 275 | 275 | 72 | 15 | 426 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Buggerru provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buggerru can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buggerru surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Buggerru) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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