Surf Forecasts:
Buma surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with 818 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buma over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 12 | E 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | E 12 | E 10 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 486 | 0 | 569 | 384 | 158 | 138 | 109 | 63 | 339 | 449 | 375 | 332 | 348 | 205 | 74 | 40 | 104 | 213 | 188 | 300 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:05AM1.72m | 9:53PM1.85m | 11:02AM1.57m | 10:30PM1.77m | 12:25PM1.43m | 11:22PM1.66m | 2:37PM1.39m | 00:51AM1.58m | 4:20PM1.50m | 2:49AM1.60m | 5:13PM1.63m | 4:12AM1.72m | 5:52PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.74m | 4:35AM0.40m | 4:28PM0.92m | 5:36AM0.47m | 5:19PM1.09m | 7:00AM0.52m | 6:57PM1.22m | 8:44AM0.49m | 9:18PM1.20m | 10:09AM0.38m | 10:40PM1.06m | 11:08AM0.26m | 11:30PM0.89m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | N 8 | S 9 | S 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 6 | N 9 | E 12 | E 10 | E 11 |
80 | 102 | 619 | 569 | 384 | 158 | 138 | 185 | 168 | 339 | 449 | 375 | 332 | 348 | 205 | 74 | 32 | 104 | 213 | 188 | 300 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | N 7 | N 7 | SW 11 | N 7 | NNW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | S 8 | WNW 6 | N 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 8 | S 8 |
30 | 29 | 100 | 124 | 72 | 58 | 114 | 109 | 63 | 66 | 113 | 57 | 88 | 55 | 31 | 26 | 40 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
12 | — | — | 6 | 167 | 177 | 62 | 98 | 54 | 51 | 52 | 49 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 45 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | W 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 7 |
412 | 486 | 156 | 68 | 4 | 40 | 60 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 230 | — | — | — | 1 | 60 | 85 | 196 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 27 | 624 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 0 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 739 | 50 | 50 |
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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.











