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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 17 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bud Bud this week:
The surf forecast for Bud Bud over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bud Bud in the next 12 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bud Bud over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 333 | 390 | 110 | 52 | 87 | 70 | 237 | 559 | 1711 | 624 | 604 | 528 | 149 | 196 | 1178 | 565 | 641 | 705 | 895 | 436 | 260 | 167 | 143 | 112 | 110 | 219 | 232 | 593 | 427 | 243 | 180 | 125 | 57 | 32 | 30 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:22PM 3.91 | 7:38AM 3.67 | 7:54PM 3.71 | 8:13AM 3.44 | 8:34PM 3.47 | 8:59AM 3.18 | 9:30PM 3.24 | 10:17AM 2.95 | 12:26AM 3.13 | 1:49PM 3.11 | 2:02AM 3.44 | 2:41PM 3.46 | 2:50AM 3.84 | 3:23PM 3.85 | 3:32AM 4.23 | 4:01PM 4.21 | 4:12AM 4.56 | 4:38PM 4.51 | 4:52AM 4.77 | 5:14PM 4.70 | 5:32AM 4.84 | 5:51PM 4.77 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:12PM 0.75 | 2:35AM 0.81 | 2:52PM 1.01 | 3:19AM 1.07 | 3:40PM 1.25 | 4:13AM 1.28 | 4:37PM 1.42 | 5:17AM 1.37 | 5:46PM 1.45 | 6:29AM 1.28 | 6:57PM 1.30 | 7:39AM 0.98 | 8:03PM 0.98 | 8:39AM 0.57 | 9:00PM 0.57 | 9:31AM 0.15 | 9:51PM 0.15 | 10:19AM -0.20 | 10:39PM -0.20 | 11:04AM -0.41 | 11:25PM -0.43 | 11:49AM -0.47 | 12:12AM -0.51 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Bud Bud Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bud Bud provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bud Bud can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bud Bud 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 (Bud Bud) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Bud Bud may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Bud Bud is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Les Sables-d'Olonne. If you plan a holiday in Vendee, look for hotels and other accommodation in Les Sables-d'Olonne. Les Sables-d'Olonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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