Bluff surf break

Bluff surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 05 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
28.2° 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 Friday (Dec 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 5th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 11th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 12th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
Period(s) (?)777778988888887878888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)119906962691091931621581661841431361067799202242363314282
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
N
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
N
10
W
0
W
10
NNE
5
W
5
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
N
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:40PM
0.57
1:35PM
0.56
5:22AM
0.09
2:31PM
0.54
5:44AM
0.13
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
-0.14
10:04PM
-0.15
5:53AM
0.09
10:48PM
-0.15
7:56AM
0.12
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
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:08-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----2-11-1---1216221
Temp. °C262726262626262626262626262626252526252525
Feels °C (?)283029292830292930292930292828262627262627
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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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