Buritaca surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 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
27.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Buritaca surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 1st Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 1st Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
304
260
383
216
177
250
152
118
354
169
227
456
413
367
435
433
313
383
200
152
239
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NE
5
ESE
5
NE
0
NW
5
SSE
10
NE
5
NNE
5
SE
10
NE
5
N
10
E
10
NE
10
NNE
10
E
10
NE
10
N
15
E
10
ENE
10
NE
10
SE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:24AM0.05m
10:13PM0.34m
10:51PM0.34m
11:32PM0.33m
00:15AM0.33m
00:57AM0.32m
1:35AM0.32m
2:10AM0.32m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.05m
8:02AM0.02m
8:48AM0.00m
9:27AM-0.01m
10:04AM-0.01m
10:36AM0.00m
11:00AM0.02m
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
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6:14
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
2
2
2
1
6
2
1
1
1
4
1
2
2
Temp °C
29
28
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
28
27
26
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
27
26
33
32
32
31
31
31
31
32
29
33
32
31
32
32
30
32
32
32
32
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
260
177
250
118
354
169
367
227
383
239
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
304
383
216
152
227
456
413
435
433
313
200
152
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
171
607
0
127
0
0
127
0
0
127
0
632
127
607
22
127
335
22
127
607
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
4
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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