Surf Forecasts:
Burros surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 580 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Burros this week:
The surf forecast for Burros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Burros in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Burros over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.
Alright, old boy, we’re in for a bit of a mixed bag. The first week or so is all about small, clean conditions for the experienced crew, with the real action, a proper pulse of swell, trying to show up around the second weekend. Water temp is sitting at 89°F, which is a good few degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll be sweating in your wettie, if you even need one.
Let’s start with Friday the 28th. That morning at Burros (Punta-Burros), we’ve got a glassy 2ft swell from the SSW, with a long 16-second period. It’s tiny, but with the wind dead calm, it’ll be as clean as a whistle. That’s your best bet for a few fun ones. The afternoon picks up a touch to 2ft, still with that nice long period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze keeps it tidy. Saturday morning the 29th is more of the same – glassy, 3ft from the SSW – ideal for the longboard or a fish.
The energy is building through the weekend, with combined swell energy climbing from 280 on Friday to a moderate 479 on Saturday morning. The real standout, though, is further out. Fast forward to Friday the 11th of September. That morning, Burros is looking at a solid 5ft of SSW swell, with a moderate 14-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1167. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a proper groundswell, pushing into the reef, and with offshore glass, it’s going to be a session to remember. It’s a long way off, so keep the fingers crossed, but this has the makings of the best on offer. Just be aware, at 5ft, it’s a bit more than a mellow roll, and with Burros being an advanced reef break, this is definitely for the experienced lot.
The Friday afternoon then sees it bump up to 6ft, but the wind swings onshore, so it’ll get a bit messy. The real magic is that Friday morning window. The week before that is all about those smaller, cleaner windows. If you can’t wait, Friday the 4th of September also looks promising – a 3ft SSW groundswell with a solid offshore breeze and glassy conditions in the afternoon.
So, there you have it. It’s a waiting game for the bigger stuff, but there’s always something to be had on the cleaner days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 89 | 177 | 309 | 458 | 436 | 551 | 529 | 211 | 211 | 160 | 183 | 118 | 116 | 111 | 82 | 121 | 156 | 151 | 174 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:01PM1.51m | 9:52AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:09AM1.40m | 10:04PM1.43m | 10:28AM1.43m | 10:38PM1.33m | 10:47AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.20m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.03m | 11:33AM1.40m | 1:07AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.56m | 3:33AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | 3:54AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:15AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:12PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.54m | 5:55PM0.40m | 5:03AM0.66m | 6:52PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 42 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 12 |
| kJ | 130 | 89 | 177 | 309 | 458 | 436 | 551 | 529 | 142 | 211 | 98 | 183 | 118 | 116 | 111 | 52 | 121 | 156 | 151 | 174 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 7 | SSW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 32 | 22 | 85 | 61 | 8 | 40 | 4 | 4 | 211 | 98 | 160 | 52 | 53 | 39 | 33 | 82 | 66 | 129 | 127 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 19 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 13 | W 6 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | NW 3 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 80 | 88 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 37 | 24 | 77 | 63 | 59 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Burros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Burros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Burros 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 (Burros) 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).
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