Buma Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.60° N 127.92° E

Buma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buma sea temperature is
28.1°C
1.0° 

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


Buma surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, E swell with 351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with N 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 15th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 20th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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11
1.8
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7
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7
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NNW
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ENE
10
1
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0.6
NNW
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0.4
NNW
6
1.3
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6
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8
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7
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6
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ENE
9
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9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
286
340
169
217
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139
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117
72
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44
Wind (km/h)
35
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NNE
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NNE
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NE
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E
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ENE
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25
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ESE
15
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10
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15
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10
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15
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15
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:01AM1.76m
8:21PM1.85m
9:38AM1.64m
8:48PM1.77m
10:20AM1.51m
9:16PM1.67m
11:18AM1.39m
9:51PM1.56m
12:57PM1.33m
10:46PM1.44m
2:54PM1.38m
00:54AM1.36m
3:47PM1.48m
2:53AM1.42m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.84m
3:05AM0.29m
3:01PM0.94m
3:42AM0.40m
3:30PM1.04m
4:26AM0.52m
4:07PM1.14m
5:26AM0.64m
5:21PM1.22m
6:52AM0.71m
7:54PM1.21m
8:24AM0.71m
9:30PM1.08m
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Temp °C
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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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