Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Buritaca.
Right now, the surf is a bit lackluster, with small, weak waves and a cross-onshore breeze messing things up. The water temperature is sitting right around average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. Don't get too disheartened though, because the pattern is shifting. The first real standout window is shaping up to be the morning of Monday, August 5th. That morning we’ve got clean, glassy conditions and a solid NE groundswell coming in at 6 ft. The combined swell energy is really pumping, hitting 904 (moderate), so there's some proper grunt behind it. The wind is dead calm, glassy, so expect clean, lined-up waves peeling off the river mouth. This is beginner-friendly and the consistent nature of this spot means there should be plenty of waves to go around. There might be a few other surfers out, but nothing too hectic.
The rest of the first week offers a mixed bag. The afternoons get a bit dicey with the risk of thunderstorms and the wind turning messy, but the mornings, especially the 6th, will still offer clean, glassy conditions with 6 ft swell. The energy dips a bit though.
Now, from Friday, August 7th through to the 16th, we’re looking at a very different picture. The swell is getting big, consistently over 8 ft, and the energy is massive, reaching over 1000 (strong) on several occasions. This is expert territory. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, so it won't be pristine, but for a strong paddler on a bigger board, there will be power. Just be aware that the size is going to be too much for most beginners. The consistency of Buritaca is a blessing here, as it will handle this size, but it's going to be a serious session.
If you’re a beginner, aim for the window around the 5th and 6th of August. For the pros, the second week is going to be a wild ride, but it’s a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 239 | 226 | 383 | 216 | 275 | 517 | 470 | 480 | 424 | 341 | 299 | 504 | 529 | 443 | 542 | 481 | 383 | 546 | 669 | 641 | 850 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:29PM0.17m | 00:39AM0.27m | 3:14PM0.21m | 1:16AM0.22m | 3:56PM0.25m | 1:57AM0.18m | 4:38PM0.29m | 3:11AM0.13m | 5:24PM0.33m | 4:40AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.36m | 6:01AM0.07m | 7:00PM0.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:11AM0.10m | 5:17PM0.17m | 8:19AM0.10m | 8:05PM0.19m | 8:29AM0.09m | 11:03PM0.17m | 8:46AM0.08m | 00:50AM0.13m | 9:13AM0.06m | 1:49AM0.08m | 9:52AM0.04m | 2:36AM0.05m | 10:40AM0.02m | 3:19AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | 13 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 383 | 216 | 275 | — | — | — | — | — | 299 | 316 | 375 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 239 | 226 | 276 | — | — | 517 | 470 | 480 | 424 | 341 | — | 504 | 529 | 443 | 542 | 481 | 383 | 546 | 669 | 641 | 850 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 607 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 635 | 7 | 617 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 635 | 206 | 644 | 674 |
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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).
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