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Buritaca surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 08 Oct 2024 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buritaca this week:
The surf forecast for Buritaca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 11th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 11th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 14th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 38 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 63 | 54 | 41 | 51 | 70 | 89 | 159 | 105 | 179 | 179 | 152 | 143 | 109 | 89 | 69 | 51 | 41 | 56 | 45 | 51 | 90 | 44 | 49 | 50 | 35 | 25 | 36 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | off | on | glass | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | off | glass | glass | off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross | glass | off | cross- on | glass | off | on | cross- on | off | on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:26PM 0.29 | 4:15PM 0.31 | 5:02PM 0.33 | 7:14AM 0.10 | 5:47PM 0.35 | 7:18AM 0.14 | 6:33PM 0.35 | 7:47AM 0.19 | 7:19PM 0.34 | 8:27AM 0.24 | 8:08PM 0.31 | 9:11AM 0.30 | 9:02PM 0.26 | 10:00AM 0.34 | 10:04PM 0.20 | 10:52AM 0.37 | 11:21PM 0.14 | 11:48AM 0.39 | 1:07AM 0.09 | 12:47PM 0.39 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:44AM 0.01 | 1:04AM 0.02 | 1:21AM 0.02 | 9:37AM 0.10 | 1:39AM 0.04 | 11:13AM 0.11 | 1:59AM 0.05 | 12:35PM 0.11 | 2:20AM 0.06 | 1:55PM 0.12 | 2:44AM 0.07 | 3:20PM 0.11 | 3:09AM 0.07 | 4:52PM 0.10 | 3:34AM 0.08 | 6:31PM 0.07 | 3:57AM 0.08 | 8:09PM 0.03 | 4:16AM 0.08 | 9:31PM -0.01 | ||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | 8 | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
Buritaca is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Santa Marta. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Marta. Santa Marta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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