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Buma surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 18 Apr 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
24.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buma over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Sat 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 85 | 56 | 513 | 537 | 492 | 401 | 256 | 180 | 171 | 132 | 91 | 86 | 57 | 53 | 140 | 37 | 22 | 101 | 345 | 215 | 354 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:39AM 2.06 | 8:47PM 1.96 | 8:13AM 2.03 | 9:37PM 1.84 | 8:50AM 1.95 | 10:33PM 1.69 | 9:32AM 1.84 | 11:44PM 1.56 | 10:24AM 1.69 | 1:17AM 1.49 | 11:43AM 1.55 | 2:49AM 1.52 | 1:43PM 1.48 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:48AM 0.63 | 2:14PM -0.02 | 2:25AM 0.76 | 2:58PM 0.01 | 3:05AM 0.89 | 3:46PM 0.10 | 3:49AM 1.02 | 4:42PM 0.25 | 4:46AM 1.13 | 5:51PM 0.40 | 6:16AM 1.19 | 7:18PM 0.52 | 8:19AM 1.14 | |||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Sat 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 11 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | |
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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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