Bluff surf break

Bluff surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 EST
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Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bluff sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bluff this week:

The surf forecast for Bluff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bluff in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 25th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 25th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 31st Dec)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bluff over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
1.6
NE
1.8
NE
Period(s) (?)989988888988988888988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)404330430380372304346297253273304288362281268273281354460381457
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
N
10
NW
15
WNW
15
N
10
NW
10
WNW
15
N
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
W
10
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
N
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
0.36
7:17AM
0.19
4:01PM
0.31
7:03AM
0.24
4:48PM
0.25
7:17AM
0.31
5:42PM
0.19
7:44AM
0.38
6:43PM
0.12
8:19AM
0.45
7:52PM
0.07
8:59AM
0.51
9:08PM
0.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:38PM
-0.07
9:47AM
0.18
11:48PM
-0.06
11:55AM
0.16
12:01AM
-0.05
1:32PM
0.12
12:17AM
-0.05
2:54PM
0.07
12:38AM
-0.05
4:06PM
0.02
1:03AM
-0.05
5:11PM
-0.03
1:33AM
-0.05
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17-
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--4--5--3-16--5-14117
Temp. °C262727272726262626262626262626262726262726
Feels °C (?)282930282828272729282730272729272828272827
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Information about the Bluff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bluff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bluff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bluff 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 (Bluff) 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 Bluff 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bocas del Toro? If you are looking for accommodation near Bluff, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bocas del Toro, consider staying in Changuinola which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chiriqui Grande which is 54 km (34 miles) away

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