Surf Forecasts:
Buritaca surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple weeks. One spot, one story, so pay attention.
Our main man is Buritaca, a very consistent river/point break that’s perfect for beginners. The water temp’s about normal for the season, all good.
Right now, Thursday the 10th is looking pretty average with a cross-onshore breeze making a mess of the 1.6m NE swell. The energy is weak (269), so don't rush out.
But Friday the 11th afternoon? That’s the turnaround. The wind goes completely glassy, and we still have a clean 1.5m NE swell. The energy is moderate (291), and with no wind, it’ll be silky smooth. Saturday the 12th is the absolute winner. Morning is glassy again, the swell jumps to a cracking 2.0m from the NE, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a strong (571). That’s your session. The point will be working beautifully. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze.
From Sunday the 13th through Tuesday the 15th, we’ve got solid, rideable waves from 1.3m to 1.6m, but you have to dodge the cross-shore wind. The energy sits in the moderate range (200-300). Crowds are sometimes an issue, so on the better days, expect a few other heads out.
Wednesday the 16th still has a fun 1.6m swell, glassy in the afternoon, but the period drops to 7 seconds so it'll be a bit less pushy. Then from the 17th to the 20th of September, the surf gets smaller, 1.0m to 1.3m, with light winds. The energy drops into the low hundreds.
After the 21st of September, it’s game over. Swell drops below 2ft, energy is in the double digits or less. From the 22nd to the 25th, it’s just tiny 1ft windswell with no power. Complete flat spell.
So, mark your calendar: Saturday the 12th of September is the one to chase. Friday the 11th afternoon is also a gem. After that, you’ve got a good week of surf, then a 5-day stretch of nothing at all.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 269 | 276 | 383 | 296 | 291 | 507 | 571 | 479 | 653 | 386 | 237 | 512 | 274 | 235 | 354 | 205 | 223 | 309 | 292 | 262 | 336 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM0.21m | 10:38PM0.29m | 11:28AM0.25m | 11:28PM0.24m | 12:20PM0.27m | 00:28AM0.19m | 1:14PM0.28m | 1:52AM0.14m | 2:10PM0.29m | 4:43AM0.11m | 3:06PM0.29m | 4:02PM0.29m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM0.08m | 4:02PM0.11m | 5:16AM0.10m | 5:28PM0.12m | 5:38AM0.11m | 7:16PM0.12m | 5:54AM0.12m | 9:16PM0.10m | 6:02AM0.11m | 10:52PM0.07m | 5:28AM0.11m | 11:58PM0.04m | 00:48AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 12 | 4 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 255 | — | 291 | — | — | — | — | — | 237 | — | — | 235 | 354 | — | — | 309 | — | — | — |
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 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | SE 2 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 269 | 276 | 383 | 296 | — | 507 | 571 | 479 | 653 | 386 | — | 512 | 274 | — | 1 | 205 | 223 | — | 292 | 262 | 336 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 686 | 127 | 0 | 674 | 127 | 0 | 686 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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