Buma Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.60° N 127.92° E

Buma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buma sea temperature is
28.9°C
0.7° 

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


Buma surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, E swell with 769 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buma in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 17th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
ENE
13
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
N
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
15
1.1
E
12
1.4
E
13
1.5
E
13
1.2
ENE
12
1
ENE
12
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
59
57
38
38
25
46
68
344
643
752
447
293
225
86
44
27
18
22
19
19
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:43AM1.48m
9:53PM1.67m
11:45AM1.34m
10:24PM1.56m
2:07PM1.27m
11:18PM1.45m
4:19PM1.35m
1:46AM1.39m
4:55PM1.46m
3:33AM1.47m
5:19PM1.57m
4:31AM1.60m
5:42PM1.68m
Low Tide
3:57PM1.00m
5:02AM0.58m
4:25PM1.12m
6:10AM0.69m
5:21PM1.23m
7:55AM0.73m
8:38PM1.26m
9:32AM0.66m
10:16PM1.14m
10:29AM0.56m
10:57PM0.99m
11:09AM0.46m
11:29PM0.83m
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6:13
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6:15
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6:16
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6:30
6:30
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6:28
6:27
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 mm
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Temp °C
27
28
27
28
28
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28
28
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28
26
27
27
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28
26
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
31
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29
26
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29
28
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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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