Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (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 (Sep 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. 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+) | 10PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We're looking at a full 16-day window for Buritaca, and honestly, it's a bit of a slow burn at the start. There's a solid gap of a few days here with nothing really worth paddling out for, so don't rush to wax your board just yet. The first real glimmer of hope arrives on the morning of Monday the 7th.
The early part of the run is pretty grim. Thursday through to Sunday, we're looking at weak, mixed-up swell, poor conditions, and just not enough energy to get excited about. The combined swell energy is barely cracking 100 (130-140) to start, and even dropping right down. It's a write-off for the first few days.
Now, let's get to the good stuff. Monday the 7th of September morning is where it gets interesting. We've got a clean 5ft NE swell rolling in, but the real story is the wind. It's gonna be glassy. Flat calm. That's a major positive for a river/point break like Buritaca. The combined energy is up to a moderate 257. It's a beginner-friendly spot, and with the water temp sitting at 84°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, it's going to be a real treat for the early birds.
The energy builds through the week, but there's a catch. By Tuesday afternoon the 8th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the NE, and the combined energy hits a strong 606. That's a lot of power. For a beginner spot, this is now too big. This is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind is a bit of a cross-onshore breeze too, so it won't be as clean. That big energy continues into Wednesday morning the 9th, with 7ft and 501 energy, but again, it's too much for the average punter at this break.
The end of the run is a bit of a mixed bag. We get some glassy mornings on the 12th and 14th with chest-high, 4-5ft NE swell, and the energy is a solid 277 and 253. These are the real standouts for the second week. Clean, fun, and manageable. The energy drops off again into the 16th and 17th, fizzling out into small, ordinary waves.
The one true standout for the whole outlook is the morning of Monday the 7th of September. The glassy wind, the moderate 5ft swell, and the 257 energy hitting a river/point that's consistent and very consistent – that's as good as it gets in this window. It's a beginner's dream and a nice, cruisy session for anyone. The 12th and 14th mornings are the next best bets, but that Monday is the clear winner.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 116 | 150 | 309 | 169 | 162 | 336 | 147 | 99 | 253 | 94 | 67 | 292 | 250 | 300 | 458 | 515 | 679 | 533 | 481 | 472 | 494 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | off | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:53PM0.35m | 5:59AM0.07m | 5:48PM0.37m | 6:49AM0.07m | 6:41PM0.38m | 7:34AM0.09m | 7:31PM0.39m | 8:17AM0.11m | 8:19PM0.39m | 9:02AM0.14m | 9:05PM0.37m | 9:49AM0.18m | 9:51PM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.03m | 9:25AM0.05m | 2:02AM0.01m | 10:36AM0.05m | 2:40AM0.01m | 11:41AM0.04m | 3:17AM0.02m | 12:43PM0.05m | 3:51AM0.04m | 1:44PM0.07m | 4:22AM0.06m | 2:49PM0.09m | |||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | 253 | 94 | 67 | 292 | 250 | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 116 | 150 | 309 | 169 | 162 | 336 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 458 | 515 | 679 | 533 | 481 | 472 | 494 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 675 | 7 | 0 | 171 | 617 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 607 | 674 | 206 | 607 | 635 |
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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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