Surf Forecasts:
Buma surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, E swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 (Sep 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buma over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 34 | 67 | 64 | 67 | 60 | 58 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 113 | 87 | 88 | 64 | 85 | 83 | 59 | 60 | 55 | 54 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:45AM1.34m | 10:24PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:02AM0.58m | 4:25PM1.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | ESE 7 | N 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 54 | 8 | 94 | 99 | 103 | 106 | 113 | 87 | 88 | 64 | 85 | 83 | 59 | 60 | 55 | 54 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 6 | S 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 13 | 14 | 64 | 67 | 60 | 58 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 63 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | S 6 | ENE 14 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 12 | 67 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 62 | 68 | 60 | 57 | 57 | 29 | 28 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | NE 3 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 30 | 9 | 101 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 22 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 624 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 624 | 34 |
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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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