Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's get into it.

Alright, so we're looking at a solid 16-day window here, and for the first few days, it's gonna be a bit of a waiting game. The surf is building, but it's not quite lining up perfect for the paddle-out just yet. The real action, the standout stuff, is gonna be later in the week and into the next. There's a gap of a couple of days with no real solid recommendations before the good stuff kicks in.

We're looking at Buritaca, a river/point break that's a beginner's dream, and it's super consistent. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th are a bit of a mixed bag. Monday morning has some small 5 ft NE swell coming in, but it's a bit junky with cross-on winds. The energy is weak (227). Tuesday morning is even worse, with a bigger 6 ft swell but a messy cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (395). Not worth getting wet.

Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the NE, but the wind goes glassy. That's a major positive. The combined energy is strong (552). However, that 8 ft swell is a bit on the big side for this break, so it's likely only for the more experienced folks. It's a caveat, but that glassy condition is a huge draw.

Wednesday, July 15th is a similar story. The 8 ft swell continues with a 9-second period, offering better shape. The energy is strong (745). The wind is light cross-shore in the morning, but onshore in the afternoon. Again, the size is a factor, but if you're an expert, this is a window.

Thursday, July 16th is the same pattern. Big swell, strong energy (861), but the wind is a gentle cross-shore. It's a solid day for the experienced crew, but the size is a real barrier for the average surfer.

Now, Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th see the swell back down to 7 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is a bit messy, and the conditions are described as marginal. The energy is still moderate to strong (507-604). Not the best.

Sunday, July 19th through Wednesday, July 22nd is a bit of a lull. The swell drops a little, and the energy is moderate (384-525). The wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-on, with a few glassy moments. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The highlight here is Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, with a 6 ft NE swell, moderate energy (309), and a clean cross-offshore wind. That's a good combo for a fun session.

Thursday, July 23rd is a bit of a tease. The morning sees a 6 ft swell with light cross-on wind (371). The afternoon, however, is glassy with a 7 ft swell. The energy is strong (619), but that size is back to being too big for this spot.

Friday, July 24th is the big one. The morning is glassy with a 7 ft NE swell. The energy is moderate (458). The afternoon is also glassy, with a 8 ft swell. The energy is very strong (725). This is a proper standout. The glassy conditions and the big groundswell (8-second period) will make for some long, powerful lines. The only caveat is the size again, but if you're an expert, this is your call.

Saturday, July 25th is a great day for a different reason. The morning is glassy with a 5 ft NE swell. The energy is moderate (333). This is a much more manageable size, and the glassy conditions will make it perfect. This is a standout for the intermediate and advanced crowd.

Sunday, July 26th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is glassy but small (4 ft, 184 energy). The afternoon is glassy with a 5 ft swell (404 energy). It's surfable, but nothing special.

Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th see the swell building again. The energy is strong (532-639). The wind is mostly cross-shore, with a glassy period on Monday afternoon. The size is back to 7 ft to 8 ft, so again, a bit big for the average surfer.

The Bottom Line: The best bets are Friday, July 24th for the expert crew with the big, glassy groundswell, and Saturday, July 25th for everyone else, with a smaller, glassy window. The long-range stuff is promising, but we'll see how it shakes out.

Rusty

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