Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buritaca this week:
The surf forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Buritaca. This river/point break is super consistent and perfect for beginners, but it can get a bit crowded sometimes.
We’re kicking off with a pretty average run of surf. The early days have small, short-period swell and the wind isn’t helping. The wave energy is weak to moderate (341–481). Tuesday the 25th is a total loss with marginal conditions. Wednesday the 26th morning offers a glimmer – glassy 6ft NE swell with an 8-second period. That’s your best shot in the first stretch, but it’s nothing special. Water temp is about normal for the season.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are more of the same – small swell and cross-shore winds keeping things average. Energy drops way off on Saturday the 29th (190) with only 4ft – surfable but nothing to get excited about. This flat patch runs right through to Monday the 31st afternoon, when we finally get a glass-off with 5ft NE swell and calm winds. That’s a decent window for a session, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms.
The first week of September starts small. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are tiny, with energy down to 74. That’s a proper flat spell. Things pick up a bit on Thursday the 3rd afternoon with some glassy 5ft NE swell and more energy (210). Not a standout, just a step up.
Now, later in the forecast, the swell really pumps. Saturday the 5th afternoon sees 7ft from the NE with strong wave energy (608). But that’s too big for this break, especially for beginners, and the wind is a choppy cross-on. Only for the experts.
The big one is Monday the 7th of September morning. We’re looking at a solid 7ft NE groundswell with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is huge (851). That’s the best wave of the entire forecast, but again, it’s over 7ft, so it’s a big, powerful set for experienced surfers only. Expect longer lulls between sets but cleaner, more powerful waves. Tuesday the 8th stays big (7ft to 8ft) with strong energy (669–795), but the winds turn cross-shore and cross-on, making it lumpy.
The standout? Without a doubt, Monday the 7th of September morning. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but that glassy 7ft NE groundswell with all that energy is the one to circle on the calendar. Get on it early before the wind picks up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 341 | 448 | 424 | 416 | 481 | 589 | 418 | 379 | 375 | 244 | 247 | 309 | 184 | 181 | 373 | 269 | 277 | 507 | 413 | 270 | 327 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:07AM0.09m | 9:22PM0.33m | 9:42AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.33m | 10:23AM0.15m | 10:25PM0.31m | 11:12AM0.18m | 10:58PM0.28m | 12:04PM0.21m | 11:35PM0.24m | 1:01PM0.25m | 00:19AM0.19m | 1:59PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:56AM0.06m | 1:14PM0.06m | 5:14AM0.08m | 2:00PM0.08m | 5:30AM0.10m | 2:53PM0.11m | 5:44AM0.11m | 3:59PM0.13m | 5:57AM0.11m | 5:27PM0.15m | 6:10AM0.11m | 7:32PM0.15m | 6:26AM0.11m | 9:56PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | E 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 181 | — | — | 277 | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | — | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 341 | 448 | 424 | 416 | 481 | 589 | 418 | 379 | 375 | 244 | 247 | 309 | 184 | — | 373 | 269 | — | 507 | 413 | 270 | 327 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 617 | 0 | 0 | 617 | 206 | 127 | 617 | 635 | 206 | 607 | 0 | 0 | 617 | 0 | 127 | 617 | 635 | 127 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Buritaca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buritaca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buritaca 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 (Buritaca) 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).
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