Beruwela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty looking at the surf outlook for Beruwela over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a pretty frustrating stretch for the most part. The setup here is exposed to the swell but the winds are persistently onshore or cross-onshore from the west, which just kills the quality for paddle surfing. We get pulses of energy, but the conditions are rarely in our favour.

The first real week or so is a write-off. From Tuesday the 14th right through to the 19th, the surf is small or poor, with scores consistently in the cellar. There's a very long-period groundswell arriving on the 14th with 3 ft from the SSW at 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 909, but it's paired with a moderate onshore breeze and described as "poor surf conditions." It's a total tease.

The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. So at least you won't be cold while you're sitting there frustrated.

Things look a little more interesting around the 20th and 21st. On Monday the 20th, the swell starts to build, pushing to 4 ft from the S with a very long 17-second period. The energy jumps right up, showing 1416 (strong) in the afternoon, and the wind is a light onshore breeze. On Tuesday the 21st, the swell peaks around 5 ft from the S with a 15-second period, and the energy stays strong at 1322. The wind is still onshore but light. These are the best days on offer, but even then, it's only scoring a "marginal" rating. The bigger swell (over 5 ft) might be too much for beginners, but the onshore wind means the faces will be bumpy.

For the rest of the period into the second week, it's a mix of smaller swells and iffy conditions. On Thursday the 24th of July there's a late spike in size to 5 ft from the WNW, with a moderate 726 energy, but the wind remains onshore and conditions are rated marginal. A standout is hard to find here, folks. The persistent onshore winds and the fact that the orientation doesn't match the dominant wind direction make this more of a lookout than a go-out.

Because of the consistent onshore wind, this break looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for the majority of the period.

Stay patient, check the forecasts daily for a lucky window.

- Rusty

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