Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming our way over the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. Saturday the 15th is looking rough. We've got some proper size on the way—an 8ft swell—but that northeast wind is going to chop it all up. It's not worth the paddle. The water temp is sitting at 83°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, no surprises there.

Sunday the 16th is where things start to get interesting. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, but look at that period jump to 10 seconds and light glassy conditions in the morning. That's the window. There's a bit of energy in the water (535), and it should be far cleaner. Still, I'd be keeping an eye on those storm clouds.

From Monday the 17th through to the 23rd, we're in a bit of a lull. The swell backs off, the period drops, and the winds get a bit messy. There are surfable waves, sure, but nothing that's going to get your heart racing unless you're desperate for a grovel. The energy numbers are way down there, in the 100-300 range, so it's weak. It's a good time to fix your fins or clean the wax off your board.

Now, skip ahead to Thursday the 27th of August. That's our standout. That one's a promise, but a good one. The forecast is for a solid 5ft of swell from the NE with a long 9-second period, and the morning is looking glassy with no wind to speak of. The combined swell energy is back up there at 516, which is a big jump from the days before. The setup at Buritaca is a river/point, and this kind of long-period NE groundswell is exactly what it loves. It'll be clean, with proper shape. It's a "very consistent" break, so you won't be waiting around.

Beyond that, the second week is a bit more of a gamble. We see similar swells in the 5ft range, but the periods drop back to 7-8 seconds, and the winds get flukey. There are pockets of glassy mornings, like Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th, which will offer more of the same clean, if smaller, waves (5ft). It's the kind of thing that's fun, but not a world-beater. I wouldn't book a flight for it, but if you're local, it's worth a paddle. Just keep an eye on the sky—those afternoon storms have a habit of popping up.

Bottom line: This week is a no-go, next Thursday the 27th is the real deal, and the weekend after that has potential if you're keen.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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