Surf spot

Buritaca

Forecast conditions and map view for Buritaca in Colombia, Caribbean. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Colombia, Caribbean
Coordinates: 11.2649, -73.7702

Metric
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Wave direction	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	6.1	6	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3	5	4.9	5	5	5	5.1	4.8	5	5.2	5.2	5	5	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.1	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4
Wave energy (kJ)	176	151	142	120	108	115	134	169	135	108	101	96	86	80	82	94	88	76	72	66	67	68	67	71	77	56	46	47	53	52	44	51	73	71	57	56	56	56	69	78	74	65	70	73	76	75	77	79	73	58	50	50	52	47	45	45
Wind speed (km/h)	5.2	4.3	1.8	8.7	7.6	7.8	2.7	4.5	2.8	6.6	1.9	6	5.4	2.6	5.5	4.3	5.8	5.2	3.3	6.4	5.4	2	5.5	4.8	8.3	3.9	1.5	4.7	7.7	2.4	3	5.5	5.1	5.4	4.1	6.1	8	3.9	3.9	6.5	5	3.7	0.5	6.5	7.6	5	3.6	6.3	7.1	5.4	2.5	6.5	9.1	5.7	0.5	6
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Buritaca, Colombia (Caribbean coast) is a tropical surf spot near Santa Marta, where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the Caribbean Sea. It’s known for its scenic setting, warm water, and fairly mellow surf scene.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, with shifting sandbars.
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, though it can produce fun waves for anyone when conditions line up.
Consistency: Not ultra-reliable, but it can pick up solid Caribbean swell, especially in the northern winter months.
Wave quality: Generally playful and rippable rather than highly powerful; quality depends a lot on sandbar shape and swell direction.
Crowds: Usually light compared with more famous surf destinations.

Environment

Water temperature: Warm year-round, so a wetsuit usually isn’t needed.
Climate: Tropical and humid, with palm-lined beaches and a relaxed vibe.
Scenery: One of the highlights is the contrast between the jungle, river mouths, and the mountains in the background.

Things to know

River mouths and currents: The Buritaca river can affect sand movement and create changing conditions.
Access: It’s reachable from Santa Marta, often combined with a beach trip or stay in nearby eco-lodges.
Vibe: More laid-back and low-key than developed surf hubs.

Overall

Buritaca is a beautiful, warm-water surf destination with fun, approachable waves and a relaxed Caribbean feel. It’s especially appealing if you want surf combined with nature, beaches, and a quieter atmosphere.