Beliche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Beliche has cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a lean stretch. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, so no weirdness there, but the surf quality is mostly a bummer for a place that can really fire.

We’re looking at a big ol’ gap with no decent waves. The first real chance doesn’t show up until Monday the 13th, and it’s barely a groan. The whole first week is a total loss, with tiny, weak swells and crummy conditions. The combined energy is a joke, sitting at just 55 (Friday the 10th) and 54 in the afternoon – not enough to get you wet. The wind is mostly cross-off, which sounds nice, but with swell heights around 1ft to 2ft and periods of 8-9 seconds, it’s just a bathtub ripple. Don’t bother.

Monday the 13th morning gives us a little flicker – a 3ft swell from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy bumps to 124. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean. The guide says it’s “surfable but very ordinary,” and I’m with that. It’s a small wave, but if you’re jonesin’, you could snag a few grovelly ones. The rest of that week is more of the same – tiny, weak, and sad.

Now, the second week has a pulse of bigger swell, but there’s a catch. Around Sunday the 19th, we get a NNW swell pushin’ 5ft, with a period of just 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 245, which is moderate, but that short period means it’s gonna be a bit of a chop fest. The wind is offshore from the NNW, which is a huge plus for clean faces at Beliche. But it’s still rated as poor surf, so it ain’t gonna be pretty.

The real standout? You gotta circle Tuesday the 21st. The swell holds at 6ft from the NNW, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 393. The wind is offshore in the morning, going cross-off in the afternoon. This is the biggest, cleanest window in the whole 16 days. That 6ft is a solid size for Beliche – it’ll be pushing into head-high to a bit overhead, and with that offshore wind, the point should hold some decent lines. The period is short, so it won’t be that smooth groundswell, but for a beach-and-point setup, it’ll be punchy. The crowds at Beliche can be “often” there, so expect some company, but the quality will be there. This is the session to go for.

A few days later, on Thursday the 24th, we get another pulse of 6ft NNW swell, with energy at 311, but the wind is howling at 22 mph, which is a fresh breeze. Offshore wind is good, but that’s a lot of wind for a 6ft wave. It’ll be clean, but paddling will be a workout. It’s a solid option for experts only, as it’s over 5ft and a bit gusty.

Overall, the first week is a dud. The second week has a couple of days where it all lines up, with Tuesday the 21st being the clear winner. If you can wait, that’s your moment.

Rusty

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