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Buma surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Buma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buma sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 19th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buma over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | |
270 | 339 | 320 | 311 | 537 | 357 | 181 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | on | |
High Tide | 7:57PM1.96m | 7:14AM2.06m | 8:46PM1.91m | 7:55AM2.03m | 9:38PM1.82m | 8:40AM1.95m | 10:34PM1.72m | 9:30AM1.84m | 11:36PM1.64m | 10:30AM1.70m | 00:42AM1.59m | 11:47AM1.56m | 1:48AM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30AM0.83m | 2:03PM-0.10m | 2:13AM0.90m | 2:51PM-0.05m | 3:00AM0.97m | 3:42PM0.06m | 3:52AM1.03m | 4:37PM0.21m | 4:55AM1.07m | 5:38PM0.38m | 6:14AM1.06m | 6:45PM0.54m | 7:42AM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 |
 | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | 7:12 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 7 | 6 | — | — | 537 | 357 | 181 | 165 | 127 | 132 | 132 | 98 | 96 | 98 | 78 | 76 | 68 | 75 | 75 | 48 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | W 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | N 7 | E 10 | N 9 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 5 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | SW 5 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 270 | 339 | 320 | 311 | — | — | 4 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 29 | 26 | 30 | — | 1 | 2 | 22 | 80 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 47 | 40 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 40 | 40 | 24 |
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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.
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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