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Bluff surf Forecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 EST
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Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bluff sea temperature is 29.3°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 28.9 °C max: 29.5 °C min: 28.4 °C)
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Bluff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bluff sea temperature is 29.3°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 28.9 °C max: 29.5 °C min: 28.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bluff this week:

The surf forecast for Bluff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bluff in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bluff over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.8
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
NE
1.7
ENE
1.6
NE
1.7
ENE
1.7
NE
1.7
NE
Period(s) (?)887777677777777778888888888888899999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)6466484742412326435342565155119109193210169224219164169178193255268255330315354440371411460439
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
N
15
NNE
5
SW
0
E
10
NE
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
NE
5
W
5
NNE
15
NE
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
5
W
10
SSW
0
S
10
W
15
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
15
N
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
5
NW
10
NW
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
NE
5
WNW
5
NW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassonglassglassonglasscross-
on
onglassglassoncross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
glassonglasscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:48PM
0.18
9:54AM
0.16
11:20PM
0.21
11:01AM
0.10
11:51PM
0.23
1:06PM
0.06
12:23AM
0.26
12:56AM
0.29
1:34AM
0.32
2:14AM
0.34
2:58AM
0.37
3:43AM
0.39
4:28AM
0.40
7:45PM
0.07
5:13AM
0.40
7:45PM
0.09
5:59AM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:36AM
0.07
4:22PM
0.01
6:14AM
0.05
4:27PM
0.03
7:52AM
0.02
4:06PM
0.05
9:06AM
-0.02
9:58AM
-0.07
10:38AM
-0.10
11:14AM
-0.12
11:48AM
-0.14
12:19PM
-0.15
12:48PM
-0.15
9:21PM
0.06
1:16PM
-0.14
10:54PM
0.06
1:43PM
-0.13
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
01
Sunrise-6:16--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:39
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Rain (mm)
------------31872---34-193311121013616
Temp. °C272728272728272728272728272824252527272728272828272828282829282828282828
Feels °C (?)313030323031313130313130313025282631302829303030303031313131303130313030

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Bluff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bluff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bluff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bluff 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 (Bluff) 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 Bluff 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bocas del Toro? If you are looking for accommodation near Bluff, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bocas del Toro, consider staying in Changuinola which is 30 km (19 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chiriqui Grande which is 54 km (34 miles) away

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