Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s shaping up for Buritaca over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid, consistent NE groundswell lining up, and this spot is a river/point setup that loves that direction. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, and it’s gonna be very consistent. The water’s sitting at a warm 83°F and that’s about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday afternoon, the 2nd, we’ve got a 5ft NE swell with a 9-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not gonna be super clean. The energy is moderate (558), and the call is marginal. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are similar – swell bumps up to 6ft, but the wind stays cross-on, and the period drops to 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate (482–493), but the quality is just okay.

Then we get a little window. Tuesday afternoon and all of Wednesday, the 5th, we get glassy conditions. Tuesday afternoon the wind goes glass with a 5ft swell, and Wednesday morning and afternoon are also glassy with 6ft swell. The energy is moderate (338–493). These are the best bets for the first week – clean, small, and manageable for beginners. The cross-off wind on Thursday afternoon, the 6th, also cleans things up a bit with a 5ft swell.

Now, from Friday the 7th through to Sunday the 16th, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The swell starts climbing from 7ft on Saturday the 8th, and by the 12th, we’re looking at 8ft to 10ft. The combined energy jumps to strong, hitting 974, 1306, and even 1603. The period stays at 8 or 9 seconds. This is not beginner territory anymore – it’s for experts only, and honestly, the river/point might get a bit unruly. The wind is mostly cross or light, but the sheer size is the problem. On Saturday the 15th, the wind picks up to 12–15 mph, making it choppy, so it’s a pass for paddle surfing.

The standout here is the glassy window on Wednesday, the 5th. That’s the one to pencil in. The 6ft NE swell, dead glass, and the break is very consistent – it’s about as good as it gets for a beginner-friendly point. Also, Tuesday afternoon the 4th and Thursday afternoon the 6th with glassy or cross-off winds are worth a look if you’re after a cleaner session.

Later in the run, Monday the 10th has a glassy morning with 6ft swell (517 energy), but the afternoon gets too big at 7ft. There’s a long stretch from the 7th to the 17th where the waves are just too thumping for Buritaca. If you’re advanced, maybe the 12th or 13th with 8ft to 10ft and clean morning winds could be a challenge, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break.

Overall, the first week has a few clean windows, but the second week is blown out by size. Keep an eye on Wednesday the 5th – that’s your best chance.

Rusty, signing off.

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