Bluff Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.41° N 82.25° W

Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bluff sea temperature is
29.5°C
1.5° 

Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bluff surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NE swell.

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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 1st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 1st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 1st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
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High Tide
5:52PM0.47m
7:55AM0.23m
6:44PM0.41m
8:36AM0.28m
7:37PM0.34m
9:18AM0.33m
8:35PM0.26m
10:00AM0.37m
9:43PM0.19m
10:42AM0.40m
11:13PM0.13m
11:23AM0.43m
1:34AM0.10m
Low Tide
11:09AM0.12m
1:26AM-0.10m
12:28PM0.12m
2:01AM-0.08m
1:50PM0.12m
2:32AM-0.04m
3:16PM0.11m
3:00AM-0.01m
4:48PM0.08m
3:24AM0.03m
6:20PM0.04m
3:39AM0.07m
7:42PM0.00m
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Temp °C
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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.

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