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Buritaca surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 13 Mar 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 Friday (Mar 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Buritaca in the next 12 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 14th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buritaca over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 53 | 147 | 61 | 77 | 136 | 97 | 93 | 196 | 116 | 109 | 215 | 109 | 120 | 151 | 54 | 53 | 47 | 36 | 32 | 55 | 44 | 86 | 143 | 82 | 131 | 255 | 219 | 221 | 392 | 407 | 502 | 669 | 648 | 598 | 609 | 465 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:07PM 0.21 | 11:04AM 0.23 | 11:48PM 0.23 | 11:44AM 0.19 | 12:32AM 0.25 | 12:40PM 0.15 | 1:21AM 0.26 | 3:05PM 0.11 | 2:14AM 0.26 | 3:09AM 0.26 | 4:01AM 0.27 | 4:48AM 0.28 | 5:31AM 0.30 | 6:11AM 0.32 | 7:36PM 0.09 | 6:51AM 0.34 | 7:49PM 0.12 | 7:32AM 0.35 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:12PM 0.11 | 4:40AM 0.13 | 5:20PM 0.13 | 6:09AM 0.14 | 5:22PM 0.13 | 8:16AM 0.13 | 5:13PM 0.13 | 10:35AM 0.10 | 4:01PM 0.11 | 11:56AM 0.07 | 12:46PM 0.04 | 1:21PM 0.03 | 1:49PM 0.02 | 2:09PM 0.03 | 2:26PM 0.03 | 10:40PM 0.08 | 2:42PM 0.05 | 11:56PM 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tue 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 |
| Sunset | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat 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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