Punta Burica Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.04° N 82.90° W

Punta Burica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Burica sea temperature is
30.4°C
2.2° 

Punta Burica surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Burica surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Burica this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Burica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Burica in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
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16
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SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
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17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
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18
1.1
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16
1.3
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16
1.2
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15
1.2
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14
1.1
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
155
202
278
129
171
158
106
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81
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669
823
675
614
529
424
Wind (km/h)
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15
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WSW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
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NW
15
WSW
15
NNW
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SW
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E
15
SW
10
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WNW
20
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
1:03PM2.36m
1:50AM2.30m
1:56PM2.49m
2:35AM2.48m
2:41PM2.62m
3:13AM2.67m
3:21PM2.75m
3:48AM2.84m
3:58PM2.86m
4:22AM2.98m
4:35PM2.93m
4:55AM3.08m
5:11PM2.95m
Low Tide
6:50AM1.10m
7:31PM0.82m
7:48AM0.98m
8:18PM0.69m
8:35AM0.84m
8:58PM0.55m
9:16AM0.68m
9:34PM0.44m
9:54AM0.54m
10:08PM0.35m
10:30AM0.41m
10:42PM0.30m
11:06AM0.33m
11:16PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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Information about the Punta Burica Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Burica provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Burica can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Burica 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 (Punta Burica) 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 Punta Burica 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.

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