Beliche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the local surf scene for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a quiet start, but things will build. The best of the bunch looks to be a couple of days out, with a solid pulse of swell and good wind. The water is sitting at 66°F right now, which is much colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll want a good wetsuit.

First up, Beliche on Tuesday the 28th of July. It’s a beach and point break, pretty sheltered, and it’s the first bit of swell we see. You’ve got a 3ft swell from the NNW, with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore at 9 mph. That’s clean, but the combined energy is only moderate (219). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The sets will be a bit weak, and it’s an advanced wave, so not one for the beginners.

Wednesday the 29th is a step down, with smaller 2ft swell from the NW. The morning is clean with a light offshore, but the afternoon gets a cross-offshore wind picking up to 16 mph, which chops things up. The energy is even lower (107). It’s still a wave, but it’s ordinary.

From Thursday the 30th right through to the end of the first week, it gets small and poor. The swell drops to 1ft, and while the wind stays offshore, it’s a fresh breeze at 19-22 mph. The energy is pathetic – as low as 18. It’s not worth getting wet for.

Now, the first real standout. Saturday the 1st of August brings a bump in size to 4ft from the NNW, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The wind is a fresh offshore at 19 mph, so it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (204). The problem is the short period – it’s going to be a bit lumpy and weak. Honestly, it’s still a "poor surf conditions" call.

The next standout is Tuesday the 11th of August. This is the one to wait for. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NNW, with a 7-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the NE at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (411). This is the best quality we’ve seen in the whole run. The waves will have some push, and the wind is light, so it’ll be clean and lined up. It’s still on the bigger side – over 5ft – so it’s not for beginners, but for the advanced crew, this is the session. The break is consistent, but crowds are often here, so expect some company.

Wednesday the 12th of August is a fade. The swell drops back to 3ft from the WNW, and the energy is weak (90). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but it’s just small. The morning is poor, but the afternoon is surfable, just ordinary.

So, overall, the first week is a grind. The second week has a real spike on Tuesday the 11th. That’s your best bet. Everything else is a bit of a wait.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that Tuesday the 11th date.

Rusty.

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