Buma Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.60° N 127.92° E

Buma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buma sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.7° 

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


Buma surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, E swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buma this week:

The surf forecast for Buma over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
E
15
1.7
E
15
1.6
E
13
1.7
E
13
1.6
ENE
13
1.4
ENE
13
1.1
ENE
12
0.8
ENE
12
1
N
8
0.8
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
N
6
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
35
48
68
1225
875
1034
915
585
333
172
111
69
47
33
22
19
12
8
8
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NNE
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
5
NNE
0
NNE
5
NNW
10
E
5
ENE
10
NE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:24PM1.56m
2:07PM1.27m
11:18PM1.45m
4:19PM1.35m
1:46AM1.39m
4:55PM1.46m
3:33AM1.47m
5:19PM1.57m
4:31AM1.60m
5:42PM1.68m
5:15AM1.74m
6:05PM1.79m
Low Tide
4:25PM1.12m
6:10AM0.69m
5:21PM1.23m
7:55AM0.73m
8:38PM1.26m
9:32AM0.66m
10:16PM1.14m
10:29AM0.56m
10:57PM0.99m
11:09AM0.46m
11:29PM0.83m
11:43AM0.39m
11:59PM0.67m
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:29
6:28
6:27
6:24
6:23
6:22
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Temp °C
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
27
26
27
27
25
26
26
25
27
27
26
Feels °C
31
30
30
30
30
30
29
27
27
26
25
28
28
26
29
28
27
30
30
28
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Information about the Buma Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buma provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buma can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buma 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 (Buma) 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 Buma 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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