Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 1,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) 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+) | 10PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, strap in, because this is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at Buritaca, and it’s a river/point break that’s beginner-friendly and very consistent, so there’s almost always something to ride. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a bit of a tease. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are on the small side, with swell around 4ft to 5ft from the NE. The real kicker for Monday morning is the glassy conditions – that’s a major positive. The wind goes dead calm, and the water will be like a mirror. That’s your best early shout for a clean, mellow session, even if the energy is moderate.
Things start to build through Tuesday and Wednesday, but it gets tricky. By Wednesday morning the 9th, the swell is pushing 7ft from the NE, which is starting to get a bit thumpy for a beginner spot. The notes say it’s actually predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you’re an expert who knows the river mouth, I’d give that a miss. The same goes for the 13th, when the swell hits 8ft but with zero wind, which is a weird combo – it’s glassy, but the size is just too much for the spot.
The real standout, the one you want to circle, is Saturday the 19th. The afternoon session looks absolutely prime. We’ve got a solid 6ft NE swell with a period of 8 seconds, so it’s a clean, punchy groundswell. The combined energy is a hefty 679, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the recipe for a classic Buritaca session – lined-up waves, no wind, and a bit of push. The crowds are "sometimes" an issue, so expect company, but it’s worth it.
The following Monday the 21st is a decent fallback, with 5ft NE swell and glassy conditions again in the afternoon, but the energy is lower. There’s a fair bit of onshore wind in between those gems, so the 19th is the one to hold out for. It’s about a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got real promise.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 152 | 136 | 308 | 227 | 216 | 435 | 382 | 381 | 533 | 609 | 512 | 567 | 440 | 337 | 424 | 308 | 341 | 547 | 519 | 375 | 582 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:31PM0.39m | 8:17AM0.11m | 8:19PM0.39m | 9:02AM0.14m | 9:05PM0.37m | 9:49AM0.18m | 9:51PM0.34m | 10:38AM0.21m | 10:38PM0.29m | 11:28AM0.25m | 11:28PM0.24m | 12:20PM0.27m | 00:28AM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.04m | 3:17AM0.02m | 12:43PM0.05m | 3:51AM0.04m | 1:44PM0.07m | 4:22AM0.06m | 2:49PM0.09m | 4:51AM0.08m | 4:02PM0.11m | 5:16AM0.10m | 5:28PM0.12m | 5:38AM0.11m | 7:16PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | 102 | 136 | 308 | — | 216 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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 7 | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 152 | — | — | 227 | — | 435 | 382 | 381 | 533 | 609 | 512 | 567 | 440 | 337 | 424 | 308 | 341 | 547 | 519 | — | 582 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 171 | 607 | 0 | 0 | 617 | 0 | 22 | 617 | 206 | 206 | 607 | 635 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 22 | 127 | 7 | 22 |
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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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