Buma Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.60° N 127.92° E

Buma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buma sea temperature is
28.2°C
0.3° 

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


Buma surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, E swell with 806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 12th Sep)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 19th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Night
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PM
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AM
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AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
14
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.3
ENE
13
0.3
ENE
13
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.4
ENE
14
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
39
40
67
64
67
60
58
34
34
103
117
85
88
85
68
83
81
78
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
NE
20
NE
15
E
10
E
15
NE
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:27AM2.05m
7:48PM1.98m
8:06AM2.00m
8:14PM1.96m
8:43AM1.91m
8:38PM1.92m
9:20AM1.78m
9:03PM1.86m
9:59AM1.63m
9:27PM1.77m
10:43AM1.48m
9:53PM1.67m
Low Tide
1:22AM0.42m
1:41PM0.30m
1:56AM0.33m
2:11PM0.42m
2:29AM0.30m
2:40PM0.57m
3:03AM0.31m
3:06PM0.72m
3:37AM0.37m
3:32PM0.86m
4:16AM0.47m
3:57PM1.00m
thunderstorm
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clear
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:36
6:34
6:32
6:31
6:30
 mm
5
1
4
1
11
4
2
8
6
4
5
Temp °C
28
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
27
28
27
29
28
27
28
29
27
Feels °C
32
32
32
30
29
29
29
31
31
30
30
30
29
33
30
30
31
32
30
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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.

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