Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly 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 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
224 | 192 | 172 | 277 | 272 | 171 | 114 | 110 | 96 | 75 | 74 | 114 | 109 | 103 | 124 | 397 | 624 | 691 | 691 | 671 | 648 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
224 | 192 | 137 | 277 | 272 | 171 | 114 | 110 | 96 | 61 | 74 | 53 | 109 | 54 | 124 | 397 | 624 | 691 | 691 | 671 | 648 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 6 | — | SW 6 |
104 | 144 | 172 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 35 | 21 | 63 | 75 | 72 | 114 | 42 | 103 | 117 | 137 | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SW 14 | SSW 10 | — | SW 5 | WSW 18 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 54 | 10 | — | 6 | 32 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1421 | 0 | 8 | 1392 | 0 | 0 | 1392 | 0 | 8 | 1392 | 40 | 8 | 1532 | 0 | 8 | 1392 | 261 | 8 | 2288 | 261 |
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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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