Beliche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Beliche over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – the run of surf we’ve got is a bit of a mixed bag, and it’s going to take some patience.

The overall pattern is dominated by a long stretch of clean, offshore winds, but the swell is mostly small and weak. The initial setup is pretty underwhelming, with tiny waves and poor conditions. Things start to get a bit more interesting around the 17th of July, when the swell starts to build, but the wind gets strong and the quality remains poor. The standout period looks to be the 21st of July, Tuesday afternoon, when we finally get a brief window of decent surf.

For the first few days, it’s a struggle. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year, so pretty average. The first real, albeit small, window is Monday morning, 13th July at Beliche. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the NW with a short period of 8 seconds, but the real beauty is the clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (117), so it’s a small-wave session, but the glassy surface will make it fun log or fish territory.

The best on offer in the whole 16-day window is Tuesday afternoon, 21st July. The swell is a solid 5ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, giving it some decent push. The real winner here is the moderate offshore wind from the NNW, cleaning everything up beautifully. The combined energy is moderate (417), and it’s the only point in the forecast that gets a score of 2 out of 10. This is your window for a proper session – the wind is offshore, the waves are a good size, and it’s from the optimum NW direction. Get on it.

The second week is a bit of a washout, honestly. From the 22nd of July onwards, the swell stays around 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is mostly cross-off or fresh offshore, and the surf quality is consistently rated as poor. The new moon on the 24th brings a larger swell near 7ft from the NNW with a 10-second period and moderate energy (926), but the cross-offshore wind and size mean it’s more suited to experienced surfers. The combination of decent size, clean conditions, and the fact that it’s a beach and point setup means the wind is holding it open, but it’s a raw, powerful wave that won’t be forgiving.

Overall, it’s a tale of two weeks: a weak start, one standout afternoon, and then a long stretch of strong, clean but unsurfable conditions. The first week is a waiting game, the 21st is your best bet, and the second week is for the die-hards. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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