Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’re looking at a pretty sustained run of NE swell for Buritaca (river/point). The water temp is sitting at 83°F right now, which is just about what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing out of the ordinary.

Now, the thing is, this first part of the forecast is a bit of a tease. Starting off, Saturday the 8th has some solid swell pushing 7ft to 8ft from the NE with combined energy around 500 to 537—that’s a decent push of moderate energy for sure. But here’s the catch: it’s simply too big for this break. The river/point setup can handle a lot, but the predicted wave height is over the limit for safe, quality surfing here. The wind is cross-shore, so the conditions aren't ugly, but we’re gonna have to pass on calling it a good session. Really, the first chunk of the outlook is the same story: plenty of swell energy (combined energy up in the 800s at times), but nearly every day from the 8th right through to the 14th has the swell predicted to be too big for this spot. Frustrating, I know.

BUT, there’s a standout if you’re willing to wait and keep an eye on the long range. Look ahead to Thursday morning, the 13th. That’s where we finally get a moment of clarity. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NE with a period of 8 seconds—still a short-period wind swell, but here’s the kicker: the wind is forecast to be glassy. Glassy conditions at Buritaca? That’s money. Combine that with combined energy around 413, and you’ve got a window where the wave quality could be well above the rest. This is the one to aim for—clean, manageable size, and that river mouth should be working nicely for a beginner-friendly wave without the chaos. But remember, this is a week out, so treat it as promising, not locked in.

After that, the weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell still pushing 6ft to 7ft, but winds swing more cross to light cross-on, and the energy stays solid (500–700 range). It’s not as clean as that Thursday morning glass-off, but it’s still surfable if you don’t mind some chop. The bigger issue is the swell still being on the large side for the break, so maybe not ideal for groms or longboards.

Monday the 17th offers a repeat of that glassy magic: morning and afternoon both showing glassy winds with 5ft and 5ft swell respectively—perfect for making the most of a point wave. Energy is lower (234–309), but that just means softer, more manageable waves. That’s a solid second option for the following week.

As we roll into the back half of the outlook (around the 20th to the 23rd), the swell drops off into the 3ft to 4ft range with choppier conditions. Energy drops to the 100s and low 200s. Not much to write home about there—more of a rest period.

So, to sum it up: the early weeks are all swell and no go. The real highlight is Thursday morning, August 13th—glassy, head-high NE swell, and the river point doing what it does best. That’s the session to circle. After that, Monday the 17th is a decent backup for clean small waves. Pretty much everything else is either too big or too choppy to get excited about. But hey, that’s Buritaca for you—when it’s on, it’s golden. Keep an eye on the forecast, because things can shift.

Rusty

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