
Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 689 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s. 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab your coffee, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.
Overall, it’s a pretty quiet run ahead. The surf never really gets big or powerful, but there are a few windows where the conditions line up alright, especially if you’re a beginner or just want a longboard cruise. The main spot in the mix is Buritaca.
The first decent chance rolls in on Monday the 14th. After a fairly average morning with a cross breeze and a messy 5ft NE swell (combined energy 257 – moderate), the afternoon cleans right up. It goes glassy, the wind drops to nothing from the SSE, and the swell settles to a cleaner 4ft from the NE, still with a period of 8 seconds. It’s not a heavy wave, but for a beginner-friendly river/point, that’s a nice little window to get wet. The water temp is 83°, bang on average for this time of year.
Tuesday the 15th is a bit of a write-off in the morning with cross-onshore wind, but Tuesday afternoon goes glassy again – a tiny 4ft swell, period dropping to 7 seconds, and only 121 (weak) combined energy. It’s surfable, just small and ordinary.
Wednesday the 16th morning is dead flat calm, glassy, with a 4ft NE swell at 7 seconds and just 124 energy. Again, it’s rideable but nothing special. Wednesday afternoon gets a little messy with a cross breeze and poor conditions.
Thursday the 17th has a decent afternoon – the wind goes calm from the WSW, glassy conditions, and the swell holds at 4ft from the NE. The combined energy bumps to 243 (moderate), which is about the best energy we see all week. That afternoon session looks like the standout for the first half of the run.
From there, it’s a slow fade. Friday the 18th through to Monday the 21st sees the swell drop, energy falls away (down to 62–88), and the waves get pretty marginal. A few glassy afternoons pop up, but the swell is small and weak. Not worth getting excited about.
Tuesday the 22nd afternoon shows a slight pulse in energy (181) but still only 4ft at 7 seconds. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft NE swell and moderate energy of 243 – that’s another decent little window for a quiet session.
After that, the end of the month fizzles. Thursday the 24th drops off quickly, and from Friday the 25th through Saturday the 27th, the swell is tiny – under 3ft, periods around 5–6 seconds, and combined energy in the teens to 30s. That’s weak. A small uptick on Sunday the 27th morning brings 4ft NE swell at 7 seconds and 156 energy, but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy.
The best of the whole forecast, if I’m picking one, is Thursday 17th September afternoon at Buritaca. The glass-off, the 4ft NE swell, and that 243 combined energy – it’s the most energy you’ll see in clean conditions. Keep in mind, it’s a river/point setup, so with a period of just 7 seconds it won’t have much punch, but it’ll be clean and user-friendly. Crowds are only *sometimes* an issue there, so you might have it pretty quiet.
For beginners, this whole stretch is fine – nothing gets over 5ft until the very last day of the month, and even then it’s only 5ft. No big scary waves. For more experienced surfers, you’ll be hungry by the end of the 16 days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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257 | 200 | 287 | 169 | 121 | 247 | 124 | 173 | 323 | 194 | 147 | 292 | 227 | 201 | 414 | 179 | 160 | 336 | 68 | 88 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:10PM0.29m | 4:43AM0.11m | 3:06PM0.29m | 4:02PM0.29m | 4:53PM0.29m | 5:39PM0.29m | 8:27AM0.09m | 6:19PM0.30m | 8:15AM0.09m | 6:54PM0.30m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52PM0.07m | 5:28AM0.11m | 11:58PM0.04m | 00:48AM0.02m | 1:28AM0.01m | 2:01AM0.02m | 9:45AM0.08m | 2:28AM0.03m | 10:48AM0.08m | 2:49AM0.05m | |||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 12 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 121 | 247 | — | — | — | — | 96 | 292 | — | 201 | 414 | — | — | 336 | 68 | 88 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | ESE 3 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — |
257 | 200 | 287 | 169 | — | 4 | 124 | 173 | 323 | 194 | 147 | — | 227 | — | — | 179 | 160 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 635 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 617 | 127 | 635 | 9 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
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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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