Buraco
Buraco is a beach break on the Mussulo peninsula south of Luanda, offering hollow, fast waves in a tropical setting. The spot is popular with Luanda's small but passionate surf community and offers easy access from the capital. When SW swells arrive, the sandbars can produce quality barrels.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: 45km south of Luanda on Mussulo. Hollow fast fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Buraco?
Buraco is a beach break in Luanda, Angola, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Buraco?
Buraco picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Buraco?
A NE wind is dead offshore at Buraco, and anything from the NNE round to the E keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Buraco?
Buraco is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Buraco?
The most reliable run of swell at Buraco comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. SW swell season. 45km south of Luanda on Mussulo.
How cold is the water at Buraco?
The water at Buraco averages around 25°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Buraco good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. 45km south of Luanda on Mussulo. Hollow fast fun.
How do I get to Buraco?
The nearest airport on our list is LAD, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. 45km south of Luanda on Mussulo. Hollow fast fun.
What other surf spots are near Buraco?
The closest breaks we track are Miradouro (3.2 km), Barra Kwanza (14 km) and Point Mussulo (17 km), handy when Buraco isn't working. We track 5 spots around Luanda in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
SW swell season. 45km south of Luanda on Mussulo.
Getting There
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Barra Kwanza
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Point Mussulo
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Cabo Ledo
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