Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ here at Buritaca. It’s a river/point, perfect for the groms and beginners, and it’s real consistent, so you know there’s always a wave to be had.

The water is a balmy 83°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – no weird currents, just your usual warm tropical bath.

We’ve got a bit of a slow roll into it. First up is this Friday afternoon, August 21st. There’s a chance of thunder, but we got a 6ft NE swell at 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 406, so there’s some grunt. The wind is light onshore from the NNE at 3 mph, so it’s a bit lumpy, and the tide is probably messing with it. The call is "marginal".

Saturday morning (August 22nd) is more of the same – 6ft NE swell, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore at 6 mph, so it’s got a few ripples. Not the cleanest start.

The real gem of the week is Monday afternoon, August 24th. The swell drops a touch to a glassy 5ft from the NE. The wind goes totally dead calm, which is a huge plus for a point break like this. The energy is still solid at 221, and it’s going to be buttery smooth. Tuesday morning (August 25th) is the same story – glassy, 5ft, and 264 energy. That’s a dawn patrol you don’t want to miss.

Then it gets interesting. Wednesday morning (August 26th) is back to 5ft and glassy (304 energy) – another ripper. But Thursday (August 27th) is the big dog: a 7ft NE swell with 507 energy. That’s serious power. The early wind is cross-shore, so it might be a little bumpy, but that’s the biggest swell of the run. Friday afternoon (August 28th) and Saturday morning (August 29th) go right back to glassy with solid 5-5ft surf.

The absolute best bet of the whole forecast is Sunday, August 30th. Both the morning and afternoon are completely glassy, with a 6ft NE swell building to 6ft in the afternoon. The energy is 427 and 351 – that’s clean, consistent, and a perfect size for this river mouth. This break can get a line-up sometimes, so get out there early for the best of it.

Into the first week of September, it fizzles a bit. The 1st is a washout with dropping swell and onshore breezes. We get some glassy 4ft waves on the 2nd and 3rd, but they’re just okay. The long-range hope is Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, when the wind completely dies – 0 mph. It’s dead flat calm with a 5ft NE swell at 8 seconds and 257 energy. That’s a beautiful window, but it’s a week and a half out, so don’t bet the farm on it. The 5th of September brings a return to bigger 6-6ft surf but the wind gets messy again.

So here’s the takeaway: for the cleanest, most fun waves, hit up Monday the 24th afternoon, Tuesday the 25th morning, or the absolute king – Sunday the 30th. If you want the biggest push of the whole stretch, that’s Thursday the 27th, but be ready for some texture on the face.

Rusty.

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