Burros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Punta-Burros over the next couple of weeks.

The outlook is a bit of a slow-burner, to be honest. We’ve got small, very clean windows scattered through the period, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick for work. The water is sitting at 89°F – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The first real chance to get excited comes on Thursday afternoon, 6th August. You’ll find tiny 2ft swell from the SW at Burros, with a long 13-second period. The wind is cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, and the wave energy is weak (167). It’s surfable, but very ordinary – honestly, it’s more of a paddle and a float than a proper session.

Things get a bit more interesting on Friday morning, 7th August. The swell drops to 1ft from the SSW, but the period stretches out to a very long 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy out of the ENE at just 3 mph, and the energy is still weak (220). It’s a clean, glassy morning, but you’ll be hunting for the little peaks.

Now, Tuesday morning, 11th August, is where we start to see a little more promise. The swell is 2ft from the SW, 18-second period, with a nice cross-off breeze from the NE at 9 mph. The energy is picking up to moderate (271), and the call is for good surf conditions. This is a standout for the first week – small but clean, and Burros (a reef break for advanced surfers) should have some lined-up little runners on the longer period.

The best of the whole run, though, is shaping up for Friday morning, 14th August. The swell jumps to 2ft from the SSW, with that very long 18-second period again. Glassy conditions with a light ENE breeze at 3 mph, and the combined energy is strong (347). This is our top pick – clean, glassy, and enough energy to make the reef work. It’s an advanced wave, so you’ll want to be on your game. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled.

Saturday morning, 15th August, is also a strong option. Swell pushes to 3ft from the SW, 16-second period, glassy with ENE at 3 mph, and energy is strong (377). The waves will be a bit fuller, but still clean and inviting.

After that, the second week tails off. Sunday morning, 16th August, is glassy but the swell drops to 2ft and the energy falls back to moderate (219). There are a few more clean mornings on the 19th and 20th of August, but the swell is tiny (2ft to 2ft) and the energy weakens. By Friday, 21st August, the energy has dropped to weak (98) and the swell is down to 1ft – it’s a real struggle.

So, to wrap it up: the standout is Friday, 14th August, with Saturday the 15th as a close second. Get on it if you can, because the rest of the window is slim pickings.

Rusty.

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