Buma Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.60° N 127.92° E

Buma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buma sea temperature is
28.6° C
0.2° 

Buma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buma surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, E swell with 3,456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 26th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed night, near gales from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat night, moderate winds from the E by Mon night).

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:18AM1.46m
10:51PM1.67m
12:31PM1.32m
11:27PM1.58m
2:48PM1.27m
00:31AM1.49m
4:46PM1.35m
2:26AM1.46m
5:30PM1.45m
3:55AM1.53m
5:59PM1.55m
4:51AM1.64m
6:24PM1.65m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.93m
5:55AM0.64m
5:17PM1.08m
7:08AM0.70m
6:18PM1.20m
8:46AM0.69m
8:48PM1.25m
10:10AM0.61m
10:32PM1.18m
11:04AM0.49m
11:21PM1.07m
11:44AM0.38m
11:56PM0.94m
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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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