Buritaca Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.26° N 73.77° W

Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Buritaca sea temperature is
27.3° C
0.3° 

Buritaca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Buritaca surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period with NE swell.

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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
155
316
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208
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386
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
6:37PM0.32m
6:23AM0.10m
7:12PM0.32m
7:30AM0.07m
7:46PM0.33m
8:25AM0.05m
8:19PM0.33m
8:57AM0.04m
8:54PM0.33m
9:19AM0.04m
9:28PM0.34m
9:52AM0.04m
10:03PM0.35m
Low Tide
10:45AM0.08m
2:53AM0.08m
10:56AM0.07m
3:51AM0.06m
11:08AM0.06m
4:37AM0.04m
5:17AM0.03m
5:58AM0.02m
6:29AM0.03m
1:01PM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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