Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got my eyes on the forecast for Buritaca. Let’s talk about what’s cooking.

Overall, the next couple of weeks here are a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a lot of cross-shore and cross-onshore wind, so the surf will be a little lumpy and ordinary for a while. Actually, the first few days are pretty poor. From Tuesday the 21st right through to Thursday the 24th, the conditions are mostly marginal or poor, with tricky cross-winds. The swell is mostly small, around 4ft to 7ft, but the period is short, so it’s not got much push. The combined energy is moderate (155 up to 316), but it’s not translating into clean waves.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday the 25th. That morning, we get a slight glassy wind with a 5ft swell from the NE, period pushing 8 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 269. The water temp is a pretty normal 81°, so no wetsuit needed. Saturday morning the 25th is also looking clean with glassy conditions, 5ft, and a bit more energy (269). The afternoon goes glassy again with 5ft. That’s your best bet for the first week – a couple of decent sessions if you time it right.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Sunday the 26th through to Tuesday the 28th is mostly cross-on and marginal again, with energy dropping off. The swell stays small.

Now, hold on to your board for the end of the month. Thursday the 30th of July is the standout. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the NE, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 815. That’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is perfect. But – and this is a big but – the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is a river/point, so it can handle some size, but 8ft is pushing it for a beginner spot. It’s going to be a proper, heavy, expert-only session. If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water that day. If you’re a charger, this is your window.

Friday the 31st of July is still strong, with a 7ft swell, 8-second period, and energy at 519, with glassy morning winds. Very good conditions.

The second week starts to settle down. The first week of August sees a return to smaller, more manageable surf. Monday the 3rd of August morning is a nice one: 5ft, 8-second period, glassy wind, and energy at 518. That’s a solid, fun session. Tuesday the 4th of August morning is also clean with 6ft and good energy (392). But by Tuesday afternoon, that 8ft swell is back, and it’s too big for the break.

Overall, the best on offer is that Thursday the 30th of July morning session for the experienced crew, and then the following Monday the 3rd of August morning for a more manageable, fun day.

Rusty.

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