Buritaca surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 -05
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Buritaca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buritaca sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
2.1
NE
9
2.2
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
135
447
291
244
435
255
156
383
215
164
327
245
217
327
287
318
609
575
611
655
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
E
10
NE
10
NE
10
E
10
NE
10
NNE
15
E
15
ENE
5
NE
10
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
E
15
E
15
NE
15
E
15
ENE
5
N
20
E
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
High Tide
2:21AM0.30m
3:05AM0.30m
3:44AM0.30m
4:20AM0.30m
8:13PM0.17m
4:55AM0.29m
7:30PM0.21m
5:32AM0.27m
7:39PM0.26m
Low Tide
11:14AM-0.01m
11:47AM-0.00m
12:11PM0.01m
12:26PM0.03m
12:34PM0.05m
9:33PM0.17m
12:39PM0.06m
11:44PM0.18m
12:47PM0.07m
1:16AM0.17m
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:35
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
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6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
30
29
28
30
31
32
31
32
32
32
33
33
31
32
32
31
33
32
31
32
31
34
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
244
156
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
7
2
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
2.1
NE
9
2.2
NE
8
Energy kJ
138
135
447
291
153
435
255
383
215
164
327
245
217
327
287
318
609
575
611
655
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
206
617
675
206
22
0
171
635
635
127
7
635
206
644
674
335
644
674
332
617
674
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
5
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Information about the Buritaca Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Buritaca may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Buritaca is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Santa Marta. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Marta. Santa Marta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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