Beliche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in from the coast. Let's see what this 16-day window's got cooking for us.

Alright, so the overall picture is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a stretch of days where the wind is just howling offshore, making it a real battle just to get out, let alone enjoy a wave. The first real standout that gets my heart pumping a little is around September 6th, but we've got to get through the early grind first.

We kick off on Monday, August 31st. The swell is there at Beliche – a beach and point set-up – with a 3ft NW swell, but it's being punished by a fresh 22 mph offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate at best (298). It’s clean, but honestly, it’s a chore. The water's a bit nippy too, sitting at 68°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same – strong offshore winds (25 mph) and a bit more size (6ft on Tuesday), but it’s just too hard to paddle into. The energy picks up a bit, hitting 626 on Tuesday morning, but it’s still a battle. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, the wind backs off to a light breeze, but the swell drops right down to 2ft to 4ft, and the period is short (7-8 seconds), making for weak, crumbly waves. The energy is weak (80-150). It’s surfable, but honestly, nothing to write home about. Saturday the 5th is a write-off with cross-onshore winds.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first real standout hits on Sunday, September 6th. The morning sees a gentle 9 mph offshore wind at Beliche, with a 4ft NW swell. The magic is in the period – a solid 12 seconds of groundswell, delivering a moderate wave energy of 416. This is the kind of quality that makes the paddle out easy and the ride smooth. The swell direction is dead on the optimum from the NW for this spot. This is the best on offer in the early part of the window.

Monday the 7th is a bit of a step down, with the wind picking up to 16 mph and the period dropping to 6 seconds, making it short and choppy. But then Tuesday the 8th morning brings a cleaner picture with a 5ft NNW swell, moderate 12 mph offshore wind, and the energy is pumping again at 458. It’s a solid session, but nothing beats that 12-second groundswell on the 6th.

The action holds steady through the second week. Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th keep delivering 5ft to 5ft NNW swells with moderate offshore winds, but the energy fluctuates. The real standout for the second week is Saturday, September 12th. The afternoon shows a 6ft NW swell, a gentle 9 mph offshore wind, and a strong wave energy of 481. It’s clean, powerful, and the conditions are just right. Sunday the 13th morning is nearly as good, with a 6ft NNW swell, dead calm winds (3 mph), and even higher energy at 482. This is a special window for the more experienced surfer.

The final few days, the 14th and 15th, fade out, with the wind turning cross-shore and the swell becoming inconsistent. The 15th has a long 14-second period from a NW direction, but the wind is all wrong, ruining the shape.

If you can only pick one day, it’s September 6th. That 12-second groundswell with light offshore wind is the stuff dreams are made of. The 12th and 13th are the next best bets, offering size and power for the advanced crew. Be aware, Beliche can get crowded, so get there early.

Rusty, out.

Read more