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Bluff surf break

Bluff surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 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
27.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 13th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 19th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.1
ENE
1.3
NE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
1.9
NE
Period(s) (?)889889888888877788889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)322360346250224286224203196157179162169143111107291358418309580
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
15
N
10
W
10
WNW
15
N
10
W
15
NW
20
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
0.05
9:06AM
0.41
9:59PM
0.03
9:40AM
0.42
11:23PM
0.01
10:14AM
0.43
10:50AM
0.42
11:27AM
0.42
12:05PM
0.41
12:44PM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
-0.01
1:07AM
0.00
5:28PM
-0.03
1:12AM
0.01
6:26PM
-0.04
12:54AM
0.01
7:23PM
-0.05
8:18PM
-0.06
9:03PM
-0.07
9:37PM
-0.07
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50
Sunset6:24--6:25--6:25--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
34--1----12--3126551910
Temp. °C262626262525262526262626262526262526252526
Feels °C (?)272827272726272726262725252527262626242528
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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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