Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks at Buritaca. It’s not going to be all-time, but there’s definitely some windows to get wet if you play it smart.

The start of the period is pretty average. We're looking at small, short-period swell, and not much energy behind it, so it's going to be a bit lackluster. The good news is the water temp is right on the money for this time of year at 82°, so you won't need a thick suit, just some patience.

The real standout looks to be Thursday the 20th, starting in the morning. The swell jumps up to 5ft from the NE, but the energy is what's interesting – we're looking at 444 on the combined energy scale, which is a solid step up from the weak stuff we have been seeing. Plus, it's glassy. That’s when the river/point starts to string together. The period is only 8 seconds, so it won't have that heavy, groundswell grunt, but it will be fun and clean. Conditions stay pretty good into Friday afternoon with another glassy window and a 5ft swell from the NE.

We'll see a bit more size push through the weekend and into next week, with the swell holding around 5ft to 6ft. The winds get a little more cross-onshore at times, which will put a bit of texture on the face, but nothing too crazy. It’s still a good sign that the swell direction is from the NE, right in the optimum zone for this spot.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. By Tuesday the 25th, the swell is predicted to push up to 7ft with a big jump in energy to 596. The wind is forecast glassy. That could be a fantastic session, but honestly, that’s getting pretty big for Buritaca. This is a beginner-friendly river/point, and at that size, it’s going to be hefty and powerful. I’d say that’s for the more experienced crew only. After that pulse, the energy drops off again.

For the remainder of the run, expect a slow fade. We're looking at smaller 3ft to 4ft surf, and the energy levels drop back down to the low 100s and even under 100, which is pretty weak. From the 28th onward, it's a lot of marginal, small surf. You can still get a few grovelers on the point, but don't expect anything with much push. It looks like we'll see a small uptick in energy again as we head into September, but the guidance on that is still a bit iffy.

So, to sum it up: If you want a clean session, aim for the glassy mornings on the 20th and the 21st, with the 5ft and 5ft swells. And for a bigger, more powerful wave, that Tuesday the 25th looks promising, but be careful. It's a long way out, so the forecast could shift. This spot is super consistent, though, so even when it’s small, there’s usually something to ride.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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