Buma surf break

Buma surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 20 Dec 2025 JST
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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
23.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 7km away, 【LIVE CAMERA】THE BUSENA TERRACE|ザ・ブセナテラス ビーチライブカメラ


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 Monday (Dec 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 22nd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 22nd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 22nd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buma over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NE
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.3
ENE
3
NNW
2.5
N
2.1
N
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.4
ENE
1.1
E
1.9
N
2.3
NNW
2.5
N
2.5
N
2.3
N
1.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)1514131310910910999101210788998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)921171719153511947183693273592932355425733170310451104840497
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
S
0
SSE
10
NW
35
N
35
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
5
ESE
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
30
N
40
N
35
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:45PM
1.86
8:16AM
1.74
7:20PM
1.88
8:50AM
1.73
7:55PM
1.87
9:24AM
1.72
8:32PM
1.84
10:00AM
1.71
9:12PM
1.78
10:37AM
1.70
9:57PM
1.69
11:18AM
1.69
10:53PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:06PM
0.96
1:36AM
0.15
1:40PM
0.94
2:11AM
0.15
2:14PM
0.93
2:46AM
0.18
2:51PM
0.93
3:21AM
0.23
3:31PM
0.92
3:58AM
0.31
4:18PM
0.91
4:38AM
0.42
5:12PM
0.88
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13--
Sunset-5:38--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:42-
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
22-12----------131---
Temp. °C202121222119191820212121222120181717171717
Feels °C (?)21232323171315131720192120191714109111113
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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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