Beliche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this stretch is a real tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, with very few windows that are worth paddling out for. The forecast is dominated by poor conditions, and the swell is rarely paired with the right wind.

Let's start with the first bit of hope. On Tuesday morning, August 4th, there’s a sliver of something at Beliche (a beach and point setup). The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (112). The wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean. It’s surfable, but it’s pretty ordinary—just a small, short-period swell that won’t offer much push. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Then we hit a massive gap. From Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of the first week and into the second, it’s a total write-off. The wind is almost always a fresh breeze from the NNW, and the swell is either too small, too weak, or the period is too short to offer any quality. The scores are all zero, and the conditions are described as "poor". There are a few mornings with offshore winds, but the swell energy is just pathetic, like 2 or 33. It’s a frustrating stretch.

The next real glimmer appears on Saturday, August 15th. The swell picks up, but it comes with a big caveat. On Saturday afternoon, the swell hits 10 ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1018). This is expert territory—way too big for most. The wind is a cross-off, so it won’t be clean. With a short period and that size, it’s going to be a mess of closeouts and heavy, dumpy walls. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The following morning, Sunday, August 16th, is a little better. The swell is 8 ft from the NNW, period 9 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is still strong (909). This is still only for experts, and while the offshore wind offers a chance at cleaner faces, the short period and big size make it a challenging, powerful wave.

The final standout is on Wednesday, August 19th, in the morning. The swell is 7 ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, with a fresh offshore wind from the N. The combined energy is strong (727). Again, this is advanced territory. The offshore wind is a major positive, promising clean conditions, but the size and short period mean it’s a powerful, punchy wave that will only suit experienced surfers. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but don’t expect perfection.

Overall, this is a lean period. The best advice I can give is to wait for a proper swell and hope the wind aligns. The area is fairly consistent, so it won’t be this poor forever, but right now, it’s a real battle.

Rusty.

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