Buchupureo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on Buchupureo for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first half of this forecast is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a solid southwest groundswell filling in, but the wind is a real problem. It’s coming from the north, northeast, and northwest, which puts it cross-onshore here, and that’s just trashy. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not freezing, but honestly, the surf quality is poor.

From Tuesday the 25th through to the end of August, the swell is building big time, hitting 12 ft on the 27th with a very long period of 14 seconds from the southwest. That’s a lot of energy (5530) and it’s a proper groundswell, but with that cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a big, lumpy, choppy mess. For a point break like Buchupureo, a long-period southwest swell is dreamy in theory, but not with the wind like this. It’s really only going to be interesting for the experienced crowd who don’t mind the conditions, and even then, it’s marginal. Beginners should stay well away, especially when it’s over 8 ft.

Now, the tide turns on Monday the 31st of August. The wind swings around to the south and southwest, turning cross-offshore. That’s the green light. Monday morning looks excellent for experienced surfers. We’ve got a 8 ft swell from the WSW with a solid 11-second period (1318 energy), and a light breeze keeping it clean. The wind stays cross-offshore through the early part of September, and the swell hangs around the 5 ft to 7 ft range, with periods from 10 to 13 seconds. That’s proper, lined-up waves on the point.

The absolute standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 3rd of September. Morning session is looking like the pick of the whole run. Clean 7 ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is strong (1692), and it’s a light cross-offshore wind. That’s going to be a ripping day at Buchupureo. Not too big for the intermediates, but with enough push for the experts. Expect crowds here, because it’s a consistent spot, and that’s the kind of day that pulls everyone in.

Friday the 4th of September is also a beauty. We get glassy conditions in the morning and afternoon, with a 6 ft to 6 ft groundswell. That’s a finesse day, super clean, and the waves will be holding their shape beautifully on the point. Another top-notch option.

After that, the outlook gets a bit shaky again. The wind shifts back to the north and the swell backs off. From Saturday the 5th through to the 9th, we’re back to lumpy, cross-onshore conditions and smaller, shorter-period swell. The last few days of the forecast are a real write-off, with fresh onshore winds and rain. The energy drops right off. So, the window is clear: get on it from Monday the 31st of August through to Friday the 4th of September. That’s your best run.

Rusty.

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