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Bluff surf break

Bluff surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 08 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
28.3° 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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.7m 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 9th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 11th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 13th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
NE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
Period(s) (?)888888888888998988998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16218415114712684114145167262400374354268250408410304388380311
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
N
5
WNW
5
NW
10
N
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
W
25
NW
30
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
0.49
6:20AM
0.18
4:20PM
0.44
6:58AM
0.23
5:12PM
0.37
7:34AM
0.28
6:04PM
0.30
8:10AM
0.33
6:57PM
0.23
8:44AM
0.37
7:55PM
0.16
9:17AM
0.40
9:03PM
0.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
-0.15
9:38AM
0.14
12:05AM
-0.13
11:13AM
0.15
12:37AM
-0.10
12:45PM
0.14
1:06AM
-0.07
2:12PM
0.12
1:30AM
-0.04
3:37PM
0.09
1:48AM
-0.01
4:56PM
0.05
1:58AM
0.02
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:08--6:08--6:09--6:09--6:09-
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-17--1-27315---79221513
Temp. °C262726272726262726272425262726262525272726
Feels °C (?)313029302928272828282627272828262426272827
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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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