Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.
I’ve got to be honest, the first part of this forecast is a tough one. We’re talking about Buritaca, a river/point break that’s very consistent and suits beginners. It’s wide open to the NE swell. The water temp is running about average for this time of year.
We start off on Thursday, August 27th with a 7ft NE swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the wind is cross. The energy is moderate (418), but conditions are just marginal. That afternoon, the swell hits 8ft with a cross-on breeze (583 energy), and it’s too big and choppy for this spot to be any fun.
Friday the 28th all the way through to Tuesday, September 1st is a real lull. Swell sizes bounce between 3ft and 6ft, all with short periods (6-8 seconds). The wind is generally cross or onshore, and energy is low to moderate (99-322). You’ll see a glassy moment on Tuesday afternoon with a tiny 4ft swell (118 energy), but it’s barely breaking. For about five days, you’re not missing much.
From Wednesday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 6th, the swell really dies. We’re looking at 3ft to 5ft, with very weak energy (63-225). There are a few glassy patches on the 2nd and the 6th, but the waves are just too small to get a decent ride. It’s a long, quiet stretch.
Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel. The one to lock in is Thursday, September 10th. The morning at Buritaca is the best of the whole run. You’re looking at a 5ft NE swell with an 8-second period, but the energy is strong (622) and the wind is glassy. That’s a recipe for clean, solid surf. The afternoon holds a 6ft swell with glassy conditions too (380 energy). That whole day is your winner.
Tuesday, September 8th morning is also solid. A 5ft NE swell (395 energy) with glassy conditions. A smaller version of that standout day, but still a good, clean session.
After the 10th, Friday the 11th morning has a 6ft NE swell (311 energy) but with a cross-on breeze, so it’s not as clean.
So, to put it simply: the first week to ten days is mostly a bust with a big gap of nothing. The real, can’t-miss day is Thursday, September 10th. Mark it down.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 418 | 573 | 346 | 221 | 287 | 396 | 231 | 231 | 392 | 322 | 250 | 392 | 151 | 102 | 164 | 88 | 118 | 105 | 73 | 62 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:58PM0.30m | 3:01AM0.10m | 3:56PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:47AM0.09m | 11:33PM0.09m | 7:21AM0.08m | 00:34AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | 12 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 10 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 164 | 88 | 118 | 105 | 73 | 62 | 159 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | ENE 11 | — | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 418 | 573 | 346 | 221 | 287 | 396 | 231 | 231 | 392 | 322 | 250 | 392 | 151 | 102 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 335 | 617 | 686 | 206 | 7 | 0 | 206 | 632 | 635 | 171 | 607 | 629 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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