Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,405 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Buritaca. This is a river/point setup that’s super consistent and beginner-friendly, perfect for a mellow session. The water is sitting right around 82°—that’s bang on average for this time of year, nothing weird going on.
The pattern for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid pulse of NE swell rolling in, but it’s going to be a little too feisty for this spot at first, with the swell pushing over 7 ft. The real gem in this window is the morning of Thursday, July 30th. The forecast shows a clean 7 ft NE swell at a long 9-second period, with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 582 (moderate). That’s the kind of morning where you paddle out, the line-up is clean, and the river point just starts to reel. The offshore wind from the east will keep it smooth. Keep in mind this is a bit further out, so it’s promising but not a lock.
Before that, Thursday afternoon, July 24th, is also looking good. Swell drops to 6 ft from the NE, and it’s glassy as can be with a combined energy of 302 (weak). It’s a mellow afternoon wave, easy to get a few long ones.
Now, the big stuff. The end of July into August 1st gets a bit rowdy. Friday, July 31st afternoon sees a powerful 8 ft NE swell with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 1040 (very strong). That’s expert territory for sure. The river point might hold it, but it’s going to be a paddling challenge and the sets will be big. For the average surfer, that’s a day to watch from the beach.
Overall, stick to the mornings with light wind or glassy conditions for the best of it. The waves here are consistent, so even when it’s not a standout, you’ll likely find a few fun ones.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 507 | 667 | 767 | 515 | 508 | 669 | 489 | 447 | 386 | 266 | 265 | 429 | 352 | 447 | 386 | 277 | 184 | 293 | 192 | 152 | 244 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:28PM0.19m | 2:05AM0.30m | 4:28PM0.23m | 2:58AM0.25m | 5:17PM0.27m | 3:56AM0.19m | 6:00PM0.30m | 5:08AM0.14m | 6:37PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.10m | 7:12PM0.32m | 7:30AM0.07m | 7:46PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.16m | 9:37AM0.06m | 9:44PM0.17m | 10:05AM0.07m | 11:52PM0.16m | 10:28AM0.08m | 1:35AM0.12m | 10:45AM0.08m | 2:53AM0.08m | 10:56AM0.07m | 3:51AM0.06m | 11:08AM0.06m | |||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 184 | — | 192 | 152 | 244 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 507 | 667 | 767 | 515 | 508 | 669 | 489 | 447 | 386 | 266 | 265 | 429 | 352 | 447 | 386 | 277 | — | 293 | 135 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 332 | 674 | 617 | 674 | 674 | 206 | 206 | 22 | 206 | 206 | 635 | 206 | 134 | 635 | 206 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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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