Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM. 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+) | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down in feet.
First off, the start of the period is nothing special. Tuesday the 14th has a NE swell running 5 to 6 feet, but it’s a short 7-second period and the breeze is cross-on. The energy’s low, around 311 to 482, and the waves are just marginal. Not worth getting wet for. Wednesday the 15th morning looks a bit cleaner with a light cross-on and a longer 9-second period, but the swell is pushing 7 feet. For a river/point break, that’s getting into the “big for this spot” territory, so it’s not for the faint of heart. That morning does have a solid energy reading of 655, so there’s power.
The real highlight window is Wednesday the 22nd through Monday the 28th. Let’s zero in: Wednesday the 22nd afternoon at Buritaca (river/point) goes glassy. Swell is a manageable 4 feet from the NE with an 8-second period. The energy is soft at 210, but the “glassy” call means zero wind and a clean face. That’s a great small-wave session at a consistent, beginner-friendly spot.
Then Thursday the 23rd afternoon is a proper standout. Swell picks up to 5 feet, still NE and 8 seconds. Energy jumps to 564. The wind goes glassy from the WSW, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf condition.” This is the one. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.
Friday the 24th is a write-off – a stiff 19 mph cross-shore wind churns it up. Saturday the 25th morning is clean but the swell is back to 7 feet, which is a bit much again. Sunday the 26th is flat and choppy. Monday the 27th is 4 feet and clean-ish but not special.
Now the grand finale: Tuesday the 28th afternoon and Wednesday the 29th morning. Tuesday the 28th afternoon goes glassy with zero wind. Swell is 7 feet from the NE, energy at 515 – that’s expert territory. But Wednesday the 29th morning is the absolute best: glassy calm, 7 feet NE swell, 8-second period, and energy at 532. The wave comment says “expect very good surf condition.” A river mouth handling that size with no wind? That’s a champion session.
To wrap it: the first week is average-to-chunky. The standouts are Thursday the 23rd afternoon and Wednesday the 29th morning at Buritaca – both glassy, clean NE swells in the 5 to 7 foot range. The 29th is the pick of the bunch, but bring your big-wave confidence for that one.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 311 | 482 | 555 | 655 | 569 | 760 | 669 | 710 | 539 | 507 | 581 | 653 | 605 | 571 | 573 | 429 | 569 | 481 | 311 | 287 | 386 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:40AM0.06m | 11:32PM0.43m | 12:57PM0.09m | 00:23AM0.40m | 2:15PM0.14m | 1:14AM0.36m | 3:28PM0.19m | 2:05AM0.30m | 4:28PM0.23m | 2:58AM0.25m | 5:17PM0.27m | 3:56AM0.19m | 6:00PM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:01AM-0.01m | 3:08PM0.03m | 7:46AM0.01m | 4:11PM0.07m | 8:27AM0.02m | 5:31PM0.12m | 9:05AM0.04m | 7:25PM0.16m | 9:37AM0.06m | 9:44PM0.17m | 10:05AM0.07m | 11:52PM0.16m | 10:28AM0.08m | 1:35AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 311 | 482 | 555 | 655 | 569 | 760 | 669 | 710 | 539 | 507 | 581 | 653 | 605 | 571 | 573 | 429 | 569 | 481 | 311 | 287 | 386 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 617 | 674 | 206 | 617 | 635 | 206 | 23 | 674 | 206 | 617 | 674 | 206 | 644 | 674 | 206 | 644 | 206 | 206 | 617 | 690 |
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