Bluff surf break

Bluff surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 12 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
28.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Dec 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 13th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 13th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
NE
1.9
NE
2
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)999999999999988888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)316268481612635516551515491446430376293250216244192173330322274
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
N
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:57PM
0.23
8:44AM
0.37
7:55PM
0.16
9:17AM
0.40
9:03PM
0.10
9:49AM
0.42
10:32PM
0.06
10:21AM
0.43
10:53AM
0.44
11:27AM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:12PM
0.12
1:30AM
-0.04
3:37PM
0.09
1:48AM
-0.01
4:56PM
0.05
1:58AM
0.02
6:09PM
0.01
1:51AM
0.04
7:13PM
-0.02
8:09PM
-0.05
8:58PM
-0.06
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-6:09--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12-
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-312772-7173112233--3-211
Temp. °C272726262626272626252525272726262726272727
Feels °C (?)282828282828272727262726282828282928282829
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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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