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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 01 May 2025 JST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buma this week:
The surf forecast for Buma over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 2nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buma over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 2 | 1 | 8 | 161 | 112 | 28 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 50 | 46 | 34 | 95 | 76 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 59 | 65 | 35 | 44 | 63 | 22 | 43 | 54 | 52 | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:22PM 1.71 | 9:17AM 1.84 | 11:26PM 1.57 | 10:04AM 1.70 | 12:48AM 1.49 | 11:09AM 1.54 | 2:17AM 1.48 | 12:56PM 1.43 | 3:21AM 1.53 | 2:47PM 1.43 | 4:03AM 1.60 | 4:01PM 1.50 | 4:35AM 1.67 | 4:54PM 1.59 | 5:02AM 1.73 | 5:36PM 1.67 | 5:28AM 1.78 | 6:14PM 1.74 | 5:53AM 1.83 | 6:49PM 1.78 | 6:19AM 1.86 | 7:24PM 1.80 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:33PM 0.07 | 3:37AM 1.03 | 4:26PM 0.23 | 4:29AM 1.13 | 5:28PM 0.41 | 5:46AM 1.19 | 6:43PM 0.55 | 7:39AM 1.16 | 8:05PM 0.64 | 9:15AM 1.04 | 9:17PM 0.68 | 10:12AM 0.87 | 10:10PM 0.70 | 10:51AM 0.71 | 10:52PM 0.71 | 11:24AM 0.56 | 11:28PM 0.73 | 11:54AM 0.42 | 12:00AM 0.75 | 12:24PM 0.31 | 12:31AM 0.78 | 12:54PM 0.23 | 1:01AM 0.82 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 20 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
Buma is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Nago. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nago. Nago has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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