Buritaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let's talk about what's coming up for Buritaca.

Right now, we're looking at a bit of a slow start. The swell's there, but it's not quite clicking with conditions. We've got some small, weak energy, around 147 (moderate energy), but it's pretty ordinary. The water's sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real story starts to unfold on Friday morning, the 24th of July. That's when we get our first real standout. The wind goes glassy, coming light from the NNE at just 3 mph. The swell picks up to a clean 5 ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds. This is what you wait for – clean, smooth conditions and waves with enough push to get a good ride.

This sets the tone for a decent run. The swell hangs around the 5 ft to 6 ft range over the next couple of days, but the wind is a bit more mixed, with some cross-on and onshore flows. It'll be surfable, but not as perfect as that Friday morning glass-off.

Keep an eye on Wednesday the 29th of July. The afternoon looks promising again, with the wind going glassy and the swell building back up to 6 ft from the NE (306 energy). It's shaping up to be another sweet window.

Now, here's where it gets interesting for the more experienced crew. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, we see a solid pulse of NE groundswell. We're talking waves consistently over 7 ft and pushing up to 10 ft on the 5th. The period stretches out to 9 seconds, which is great for power and shape. The combined energy readings are huge, hitting four-digit figures like 720 and 1129 – that's strong to very strong energy. However, this spot is a river/point, and the guidance is clear: this size becomes too big for the break itself. The wind is often favorable, even glassy at times on the 31st of July morning, but the sheer volume of water makes this a session for experts only. The waves will be lined up and powerful, but you need to know what you're doing.

For the average surfer, that Friday the 31st of July morning is your golden ticket. The swell drops back to a more manageable 7 ft from the NE, the wind is glassy, and the energy is still strong at 612. That's the pick of the bunch for a big, clean day.

After that, things ease back. The first week of August sees the swell drop to the 4 ft to 7 ft range, with more onshore and cross-onshore winds making things a bit lumpy. There's still some fun to be had, especially on the glassy mornings, but it won't be as good as that last week of July.

Remember, this spot (Buritaca) is a river/point that is very consistent and works best with a NE swell, which is exactly what we're getting. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might have company on the best days, but it's not normally a zoo.

If you're a beginner, stick to the Friday the 24th morning or the smaller days around 3 ft to 4 ft. Anything over 5 ft is pushing it, and over 8 ft is a whole different ball game for experts only.

Overall, the last week of July has the best mix of size and conditions. The first week of August is more of a wait-and-see, with a couple of promising glassy windows but more mixed wind overall.

Rusty.

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