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Buritaca surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buritaca this week:
The surf forecast for Buritaca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 15th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 15th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 444 | 352 | 247 | 510 | 311 | 222 | 421 | 183 | 166 | 366 | 157 | 244 | 292 | 346 | 494 | 650 | 525 | 503 | 502 | 365 | 309 | 392 | 292 | 253 | 300 | 215 | 194 | 212 | 153 | 127 | 247 | 82 | 72 | 159 | 47 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:27AM 0.29 | 1:16AM 0.29 | 2:07AM 0.29 | 2:59AM 0.29 | 3:46AM 0.30 | 4:31AM 0.32 | 5:13AM 0.33 | 7:26PM 0.15 | 5:57AM 0.33 | 7:38PM 0.20 | 6:42AM 0.32 | 8:09PM 0.25 | 7:30AM 0.29 | 8:48PM 0.31 | 8:23AM 0.24 | 9:33PM 0.35 | 9:25AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:36AM 0.03 | 11:24AM 0.01 | 12:01PM 0.00 | 12:29PM 0.00 | 12:49PM 0.01 | 1:04PM 0.02 | 1:16PM 0.04 | 10:36PM 0.13 | 1:30PM 0.05 | 12:11AM 0.14 | 1:47PM 0.06 | 1:37AM 0.14 | 2:07PM 0.06 | 3:03AM 0.12 | 2:30PM 0.06 | 4:34AM 0.10 | 2:54PM 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | - | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 7 | - | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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