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Buritaca surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 18 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Buritaca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buritaca sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10PM. 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+) | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | |
486 | 435 | 636 | 502 | 413 | 555 | 364 | 341 | 424 | 373 | 299 | 414 | 291 | 244 | 403 | 423 | 507 | 574 | 519 | 433 | 542 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:08AM0.42m | 2:08AM0.40m | 3:07AM0.38m | 6:16PM0.14m | 4:03AM0.35m | 6:46PM0.19m | 4:55AM0.31m | 7:18PM0.24m | 5:43AM0.26m | 7:48PM0.28m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59AM-0.03m | 9:52AM-0.04m | 10:39AM-0.04m | 11:20AM-0.02m | 8:39PM0.14m | 11:55AM0.00m | 10:38PM0.16m | 12:23PM0.03m | 00:18AM0.17m | 12:45PM0.05m | 1:49AM0.16m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
33 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 414 | — | 244 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 486 | 435 | 636 | 502 | 413 | 555 | 364 | 341 | 424 | 373 | 299 | — | 291 | — | 403 | 423 | 507 | 574 | 519 | 433 | 542 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 335 | 656 | 635 | 206 | 0 | 674 | 171 | 0 | 635 | 127 | 607 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 22 | 127 | 0 | 629 | 206 | 0 |
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Information about the Buritaca Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Buritaca may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Buritaca is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Santa Marta. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Marta. Santa Marta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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