Buraco Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.03° S 13.00° E

Buraco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buraco sea temperature is
19.8°C
1.9° 

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


Buraco surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buraco this week:

The surf forecast for Buraco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buraco in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
11
1
SW
10
0.7
SW
13
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.9
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
192
172
277
272
171
114
110
96
75
74
114
109
103
124
397
624
691
691
671
648
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
W
10
SSW
10
NNW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
SW
5
NNE
15
WNW
10
WSW
5
N
15
WNW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:33PM1.10m
2:14AM1.08m
2:14PM1.19m
2:51AM1.18m
2:50PM1.28m
3:25AM1.28m
3:24PM1.35m
3:57AM1.36m
3:57PM1.39m
4:28AM1.42m
4:30PM1.40m
5:00AM1.45m
5:03PM1.39m
Low Tide
7:57PM0.31m
8:05AM0.40m
8:35PM0.22m
8:45AM0.34m
9:09PM0.15m
9:21AM0.28m
9:41PM0.09m
9:56AM0.24m
10:12PM0.05m
10:31AM0.20m
10:44PM0.03m
11:06AM0.18m
11:17PM0.04m
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clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
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Temp °C
19
20
19
19
20
19
20
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Feels °C
21
21
19
20
20
20
20
18
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
21
19
20
21
19
20
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Information about the Buraco Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buraco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buraco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buraco 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 (Buraco) 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 Buraco 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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