Buggerru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for Buggerru, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first part is a real struggle. There’s a bit of a gap to start with, as the first few days offer nothing worth paddling out for.

We kick off on Friday the 24th of July. It’s a flat start with a tiny 0.7ft swell from the NNW and a short period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is a measly (2). It’s glassy in the morning, which is nice to look at, but there’s no wave to ride. The wind swings onshore in the afternoon, so it’s a write-off.

Saturday the 25th is similar. The swell is a pathetic 1.3ft from the NW, period is still short at 5 seconds, and energy is (7). The morning has a clean offshore wind from the ESE, which is a tease, but the swell is just too small. The afternoon gets sloppy.

Sunday the 26th shows a tiny bit of life with a 1.6ft swell from the WSW in the afternoon, but the period is a weak 8 seconds, and the energy is only (36). The wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. Not worth it.

Now, Monday the 27th of July is where things get a little more interesting, but it’s not for everyone. The swell picks up to 4.3ft from the NW in the morning, with a period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (231). By the afternoon, it jumps to 5.9ft from the NW, with energy hitting (426). This is solid, punchy stuff. But here’s the catch: the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy. For the advanced crew at Buggerru, a beach/pier setup, this could be a bit of a messy, powerful grind. It’s not clean, but it’s the biggest energy we see for a while. This is too big for beginners.

Tuesday the 28th of July offers a glimmer of hope. The morning brings a 4.3ft NW swell, period of 8 seconds, and energy of (204). The wind is a light cross-shore, which is much better than Monday, creating a light cross-shore ripple. It’s still a little lumpy, but it’s the best looking session in the near term. It’s not a classic, but it’s ridable.

From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Saturday the 8th of August, we hit a long, dry spell. The swell drops right off, with most days offering nothing or tiny 0.3ft to 1.3ft slop with periods of 3 to 6 seconds. The combined energy is almost always in the single digits. The winds are a mix of glassy, offshore, and cross-offshore, which is a shame because the ocean is flat. There’s a morning on the 4th of August with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the waves are a complete zero. It’s a long, quiet stretch.

So, to sum it up: The standout in this whole 16-day window is the Monday morning, 27th of July. It’s got the most size and energy (4.3ft NW, 231 energy). But be warned, the wind isn’t perfect, and it’s going to be a choppy, powerful affair for the advanced crew. The Tuesday morning, 28th of July (4.3ft NW, 204 energy) is the second-best option, with a better, lighter cross-shore wind, making it just about the cleanest of the bigger swells. If you’re desperate for a paddle, those are your only two real shots. After that, it’s a long, flat wait.

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