Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Buritaca over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, we’ve got a solid run of swell from the northeast lining up, but the story here is that this river/point break can get a bit overwhelmed when the size pushes past a certain point. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, a lot of the pulse is going to be too much, but there are a few windows where it all comes together nicely.

The first decent look is Thursday afternoon, August 6th. We’re looking at a clean 1.3m (4ft) NE swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the magic is in the wind – it’s glassy. The wave energy is light (181), so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a beginner-friendly wave, that’s absolutely fine. The water is sitting at 28° (82°F), which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Things get dicey from Friday the 7th onwards. The swell jumps up to 1.6m (5ft) and then 2.1m (7ft), and while the wind is mostly cross or light cross-on, the forecast says it’s just too big for this break. The energy kicks up into the moderate range (266 to 440), but the wave quality isn’t there for the lineup. By Saturday the 8th, we’re still at 2.1m (7ft), and the same issue persists. This pattern continues right through the following week.

Sunday afternoon, August 9th, is a small glimpse of hope. The swell drops to 1.8m (6ft) from the NE, 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. The energy is still moderate (385), but the conditions are clean. It’s a good window, but it’s brief.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Sunday, August 16th. We’ve got a solid 2.4m (8ft) to 2.5m (8ft) northeast swell rolling in, and the period pushes up to 10 seconds. Now, this is a long-period groundswell, and at a river/point setup, that’s where it shines – the waves will have shape and power. The wind is glassy all day. The combined energy here is strong (1026 and 952), so there’s plenty of push. However, at 2.4m to 2.5m (8ft to 8ft), this is strictly for experts. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have some company, but the quality will be worth it. This is the best on offer.

Monday, August 17th, drops back to 2.0m (7ft), and the wind goes cross-shore again. It’s still a solid wave, but the magic of the glassy window is gone. The energy is moderate (519).

Wednesday morning, August 19th, gives us another glassy, clean start with a 1.7m (6ft) NE swell and a 9-second period (478 energy). The conditions are good, but the size is more manageable for a wider range of surfers.

Thursday, August 20th, is another potential standout for the experts. We’re back to 2.1m (7ft) from the NE, glassy wind, and solid energy (654 and 637). Again, 2.1m (7ft) is pushing the limit for this spot, so it’s not for the groms, but the conditions will be pristine.

So, to wrap up: the best waves are on Sunday, August 16th, with that big, clean, glassy groundswell. The second shout is Thursday, August 20th, for another clean, powerful session. The rest of the period is either too small, too big, or too cross-shore to be a standout.

Stay salty.

Rusty

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