Beliche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the first week is a bit of a write-off. From the 15th right through to the 23rd, we’ve got tiny, weak swell and strong offshore winds. The waves are just too small to get excited about – we’re talking 0.7ft to 1ft at best, with combined energy barely cracking 30. It’s clean, sure, but there’s just nothing to ride. You’d be better off taking the dog for a walk.

There’s a real gap here. We don’t see anything worth a paddle until around the 21st, when a pulse of short-period NNW swell pushes in. Beliche is a sheltered spot, so it needs a decent size to work, and this is the first sign of life. The 21st shows 4ft to 5ft of swell from the NNW, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and weak. The wind is strong offshore from the N and NNW, blowing 22 to 25 mph, which leaves the surface clean but makes paddling a real battle. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 180. Not a total loss, but it’s more of a suffer-fest than a fun session.

The standout window arrives later. On the 29th, we see a jump in quality. Wednesday afternoon brings a solid 6ft of NW swell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 612 – that’s proper power. The winds are moderate cross-off from the NW at 16 mph, which will keep the lines clean. This is the best-looking day on the board. The swell is a bit on the bigger side, so it’s more for the competent crew.

The next day, the 30th, holds a similar size, 7ft from the NW, but the wind turns onshore from the SSE at just 3 to 9 mph. That’s a glassy, light wind situation, which can be magic, but the onshore direction will likely mess with the shape. The combined energy is very strong, hitting 603 to 544. It’s promising, but with the wind swinging onshore, it’s a bit of a gamble. If it stays light, it could be epic, but if it blows, it’ll get messy.

The star of the show is Beliche. It’s a beach and point setup, fairly consistent, and it loves a NW swell. That 29th is the one to circle. The 30th is the wildcard that could be a gem if the wind plays nice.

So, the water temp is sitting at a normal 69°F for the time of year, so no surprises there. Just your standard summer wetsuit or boardies.

Rusty out.

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