Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Buritaca.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow patch to start. The swell is small, around 3ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak – that combined energy reading is only 67 to 89. Winds are mostly light, but the surf itself is pretty ordinary. Monday the 31st of August isn’t offering much to get excited about. Through Tuesday and Wednesday the 1st and 2nd of September, the swell picks up a touch to 4ft or 4ft from the NE, period around 7 to 8 seconds, with moderate energy around 169. The afternoons go glassy and that’s a major positive – clean conditions. But these are beginner-friendly, easy waves, nothing that’s going to fire. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th keep that same vibe: small NE swell, 3ft to 4ft, light winds, and plenty of glassy moments in the afternoons. The energy is moderate, between 91 and 155. It’s consistent enough, but not standout. The water temperature is 84°F, about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

Now, the real standout in this forecast comes on Monday the 8th of September. Overnight, the swell jumps to 7ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy rockets up to 588 – that’s strong, solid power. Tuesday morning is glassy, which is a massive win for clean surf. But here’s the thing: at 7ft, this swell is getting big for Buritaca, and the forecast actually says it may be too big for this break. That means it’s really only for experienced surfers who know the rivermouth and point. Beginners should sit this one out. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are similar – 7ft to 8ft swells, energy in the 424 to 725 range, glassy mornings but again, that’s expert territory. Friday the 11th keeps the big swell going at 7ft, energy 551, but the morning has cross-shore winds which will mess with the shape a bit.

From Saturday the 12th, the swell starts dropping back. Saturday afternoon could be decent – 6ft NE, period 8 seconds, energy 435, with clean conditions and cross-offshore winds. That’s a good window for a session. But by Sunday the 13th, the swell is down to 5ft and the wind picks up to 15 km/h from the ENE, creating some chop. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th fade right off – 3ft to 4ft, weak energy, and the conditions turn poor. The run of surfable waves dies out after that.

So, the best on offer is the stretch from the 8th to the 11th of September. The big NE swells bring real power, and the glassy mornings are prime. Just be aware it’s expert-only at that size. For everyone else, the afternoons from the 1st to the 4th of September are your best bet for clean, manageable waves.

Rusty.

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