Beliche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Beliche, hoping for a pulse. So let’s get straight into it.

To be honest, the first ten days of this outlook are a flat and frustrating affair. The ocean’s putting on a real grumpy face, and there’s not much to get excited about. We start with a total blank run from Thursday, September 3rd right through to Monday, September 7th, with wave energy barely registering most days (combined energy as low as 52). The water is a chilly 66°F, which is a hefty 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable drop, so you’ll want a good thick suit.

The first glimmer of hope comes early on Saturday, September 5th. Beliche sees a clean 2ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore from the north. The combined energy is a weak 97, but it’s a surfable wave in very ordinary conditions – a score of 1, but it’s something. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window.

The next real pulse comes Sunday morning, September 6th. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell, period jumping to 12 seconds, and clean conditions with moderate offshore winds. The combined energy hits 428 (moderate) – that’s a noticeable step up. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” so this is a decent option for the first week, but the wind picks up strong in the afternoon.

Then the big news is for Wednesday, September 16th – that’s over a week away, so keep that in mind. The morning shows a solid 5ft NW swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds, which is classic groundswell. Combined energy is a hefty 1499 (strong) with light offshore winds. This is a proper standout for experts and experienced surfers. The long period means it will be powerful and clean, but at a beach-and-point setup like Beliche, the longer period can make it break a bit straight across the beach, so it’s best suited for the point section. It’s not for beginners – anything over 5ft is getting too big for them.

Following that, Thursday, September 17th morning is a dream: a 4ft NW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions with near-zero wind. Combined energy is 526 (moderate). That’s clean, lined-up surf, and the glassy wind is a huge positive. This is the best of the whole run – a true standout for those who can wait.

There’s a long gap of poor conditions from Monday, September 7th through to Tuesday, September 15th, with most days scoring zero. The swell direction is mostly NW, but the wind is often howling offshore at 18-25 mph, making it clean but hard to paddle into, especially when the swell gets over 7ft on the 8th. That kind of size and strong wind is more for kite surfing than a relaxed paddle.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off except for a few small windows. The real magic is on Wednesday, September 16th and Thursday, September 17th. If you can hold out, the 17th morning with glassy conditions and a solid 4ft NW groundswell is the pick of the bunch. Just remember, that long period groundswell will favour the point at Beliche, so go there. Crowds are often around, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Rusty.

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