Bluff surf break

Bluff surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 27 Mar 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
28.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bluff this week:

The surf forecast for Bluff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bluff in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 28th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bluff over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)888888888888889988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)126140154241201192235165110166182169230244302194281354295244211
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
N
15
NW
10
NW
15
N
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NNE
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NNE
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
WSW
5
N
10
NNE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglasscrossoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:10PM
0.11
8:35AM
0.37
9:58PM
0.13
9:28AM
0.31
10:49PM
0.16
10:26AM
0.24
11:40PM
0.20
11:33AM
0.17
12:31AM
0.23
1:02PM
0.12
1:18AM
0.26
2:52PM
0.09
2:03AM
0.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
-0.13
1:43AM
0.00
3:59PM
-0.10
2:52AM
0.01
4:38PM
-0.07
4:11AM
0.02
5:15PM
-0.04
5:45AM
0.03
5:48PM
-0.00
7:27AM
0.01
6:18PM
0.03
8:57AM
-0.02
6:44PM
0.05
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--5118--4--2--3--21-2
Temp. °C272726272727262726262726262726262726262726
Feels °C (?)292829282828272827272829282829292930302930
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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 16 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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