Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, cause I’ve been staring at the charts for Buritaca, and it’s a tale of two weeks. The first part has some serious grunt, but it’s a bit of a handful. The second week fades out into smaller, cleaner, more user-friendly waves. We’ve got a lot to unpack, so let’s paddle out.

Overall Pattern:

We’ve got a pulse of NE energy pushing in for the next several days. It’s got some size to it, pushing over 6 feet at times, and the energy is solid. But the wind, mostly onshore or cross-shore, is going to keep things a bit lumpy, especially in the mornings. Then, around mid-week next week, the swell backs off and we get some cleaner, glassier windows with smaller, more manageable surf. The first standout is all about power, the second is about perfection.

Early Week Power Play (August 11-14):

The real headline is Tuesday, August 11th. The swell is pushing 7.2 ft from the NE, and the energy is strong at 736. But the call is that it might be too big for this break. The wind is on it, but the tide is favorable. It’s a powerful, challenging day. If you’re confident, this is your window for some serious push. But keep an eye on it. Thursday, August 14th, also has that same "too big" call with the swell hitting 7.2 ft in the morning and then jumping to 8.2 ft in the afternoon. The energy is pumping, strong to very strong at 931. This is a big, strong, raw ocean, definitely not for the faint of heart or beginners. The period holds at 9 seconds, so there's some decent pop to it, but it's not the long, clean groundswell we'd love to see for a spot like this. With those sizes and the onshore wind, it might be more of a battle than a glide. If the wind gets too strong, you might see more kite surfers than surfers out there.

The Standout: Sunday Afternoon, August 16th

This is the one to circle. The swell drops to 6.5 ft from the NE, but the key here is the wind. It’s set to go glassy with a slight WNW breeze. The forecast is "very good surf conditions," and the energy is still a solid 532. This is that window where you get the size and power from the earlier swell, but with clean, smooth faces. This is your best chance for a proper session. We’re still looking at 8-second period, so it might be a little crumbly, but the clean conditions will make all the difference. This is the standout of the whole run.

The Fade and the Long-Range Promise (August 17-24):

After that, the swell starts to back off. It’s still rideable, but the size drops through the week. We get some glassy mornings, like Monday, August 17th, with 4.9 ft waves, but the energy is dropping (236). Thursday, August 20th morning also looks clean, with a light NE wind and 5.2 ft on tap. These are good, clean, fun waves but not the powerhouses of the previous days.

The period shortens too, down to 6-7 seconds, so it gets a bit more chop. By the weekend, we're looking at smaller, more ordinary conditions, and the energy is weak. There’s a long gap here where the forecast is pretty lackluster.

Then, looking ahead to the following week, there’s a glimmer on Monday, August 24th afternoon, with a NW wind, glassy conditions, and a small 4.2 ft swell. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s a sign that the ocean is still breathing. It’s a long way out, though, so I wouldn’t book my flights just yet.

Alright, that’s the picture from here. Stay safe, choose your moments, and that Sunday afternoon session is calling.

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