Buma Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.60° N 127.92° E

Buma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buma sea temperature is
28.9°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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 16th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.8
NNW
7
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
N
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
14
1.1
E
12
1.3
ENE
12
1.5
ENE
13
1.4
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
1
N
8
0.9
N
7
0.8
N
7
0.7
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
85
68
60
59
57
38
38
40
48
103
365
537
692
531
400
322
110
82
60
44
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
NE
20
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
5
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
9:59AM1.63m
9:27PM1.77m
10:43AM1.48m
9:53PM1.67m
11:45AM1.34m
10:24PM1.56m
2:07PM1.27m
11:18PM1.45m
4:19PM1.35m
1:46AM1.39m
4:55PM1.46m
3:33AM1.47m
5:19PM1.57m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.86m
4:16AM0.47m
3:57PM1.00m
5:02AM0.58m
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
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
rain showers
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clear
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rain showers
clear
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6:13
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6:13
6:15
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6:15
6:16
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6:31
6:30
6:30
6:29
6:28
6:27
6:24
 mm
1
1
2
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Temp °C
28
28
26
27
27
26
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
Feels °C
31
30
28
30
29
29
32
30
31
31
30
30
30
29
26
25
25
26
26
27
27
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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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