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Buraco surf break

Buraco surfForecast / Luanda / Angola

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 WAT
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Buraco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buraco sea temperature is
26.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buraco this week:

The surf forecast for Buraco over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buraco in the next 12 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)12111414131312121211111010915111313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8672922182081931811161391451428079425496111161144144197
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
10
W
15
S
5
NE
10
WNW
15
SSW
5
NE
10
WNW
10
S
5
NW
15
WSW
10
S
5
W
20
SW
15
S
10
SW
20
SW
15
S
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:36PM
1.20
8:30AM
1.06
9:26PM
1.14
9:31AM
0.97
10:24PM
1.09
10:46AM
0.92
11:27PM
1.06
12:04PM
0.91
12:29AM
1.07
1:10PM
0.95
1:23AM
1.10
2:02PM
1.00
2:10AM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
0.24
2:43AM
0.47
2:48PM
0.34
3:38AM
0.50
3:38PM
0.41
4:42AM
0.50
4:38PM
0.46
5:52AM
0.47
5:48PM
0.48
6:57AM
0.42
6:55PM
0.45
7:51AM
0.34
7:51PM
0.41
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252525242525252525252625252625262625262625
Feels °C (?)282727272828282727282726292726282727272727
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Luanda? If you are looking for accommodation near Buraco, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Luanda, consider staying in Luanda which is 35 km (22 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Caxito which is 88 km (55 miles) away

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