Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 789 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the full picture for Buritaca.
We’ve got a nice little run of surf coming up here. The water is sitting at a warm 82°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate through the first few days, but it's set to build into something much more interesting as we head into the following week.
The real standout is Buritaca, a river/point break that’s very consistent and handles the swell from the NE direction perfectly. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is a great setup.
Wednesday, August 19th is a bit of a slow starter. The morning offers glassy conditions with a 4ft NE swell and weak energy (143), but it’s really just surfable, nothing to write home about.
Thursday, August 20th is where it starts to get good. Thursday morning is clean and glassy with a 5ft NE swell and moderate energy (304). This is a solid, fun wave. The afternoon stays glassy with similar size, making for a full day of good surf.
Friday, August 21st is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a cross-on wind, but the swell is still there at 5ft. The afternoon turns onshore, so it’s not the best.
Saturday, August 22nd is the pick of this first week. Saturday morning features a clean cross-off breeze and a 6ft NE swell with moderate energy (403). That’s a proper wave and the best size we’ll see for a while.
After a bit of a drop-off in quality through Sunday and Monday, things really start to fire again.
Wednesday, August 26th afternoon is a major highlight. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NE, but the energy skyrockets to 865! That’s a strong pulse of energy. The wind is glassy, and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is a top-tier session.
Thursday, August 27th afternoon also looks excellent with a 5ft NE swell, strong energy at 510, and glassy conditions. Another very good day.
The surf then fades through the end of August and into early September. The final days of the 1st and into the 2nd of September have some small, glassy waves, but energy is weak and the waves are ordinary. By the 3rd of September, the energy drops to just 99, and the wave quality is poor. So, we have a definite run of flat, poor conditions to close out the forecast window.
So, to sum it up: focus on the mornings of Thursday, August 20th and Saturday, August 22nd, and lock in the afternoons of Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th for the biggest and best of the swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 211 | 393 | 304 | 346 | 424 | 382 | 299 | 447 | 389 | 314 | 381 | 248 | 241 | 327 | 281 | 329 | 403 | 349 | 306 | 381 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:49PM0.30m | 7:24AM0.08m | 6:30PM0.30m | 8:01AM0.07m | 7:08PM0.31m | 8:17AM0.06m | 7:44PM0.32m | 8:28AM0.06m | 8:18PM0.32m | 8:43AM0.07m | 8:50PM0.33m | 9:07AM0.09m | 9:22PM0.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:19AM0.04m | 9:58AM0.07m | 3:01AM0.03m | 10:30AM0.06m | 3:37AM0.03m | 11:10AM0.05m | 4:08AM0.03m | 4:37AM0.04m | 4:56AM0.06m | 1:14PM0.06m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 269 | — | — | — |
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 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 211 | 393 | 304 | 346 | 424 | 382 | 299 | 447 | 389 | 314 | 381 | 248 | 241 | 327 | 281 | 329 | 403 | 349 | 306 | 381 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 171 | 617 | 0 | 206 | 617 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 617 | 679 | 127 | 7 | 0 |
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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).
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