Bicas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what's coming down the pipe for Bicas.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. There's a big ol' gap of flat, junk surf stretching from now all the way into the middle of September. We're talking day after day of onshore winds, small weak swell, and just plain poor conditions. It's a rough stretch.

We see a few mornings around the 4th, 5th, and 6th of September with some cleaner conditions thanks to light cross-offshore breezes, but the swell is tiny – only 2ft to 2ft from the WNW. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 51 and 74. You might get a barely rideable wave if you're desperate, but honestly, it's not worth getting wet for.

The situation doesn't really improve until we get a serious spike in energy on the morning of the 16th of September. That's when things get interesting. The forecast shows a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a whopping 1190, which is proper strong. The wind is forecast to be glassy – completely off – so the surface will be like a mirror. This is the standout, the only real highlight in this entire 16-day window.

Now, a few things to keep in mind. This is Bicas, a reef break that rarely breaks. It's an advanced spot, and with the swell over 5ft, it's going to be too much for beginners. The swell direction from the WNW is right on the money for this spot, which loves a west-northwest pulse. Because it's a reef, that longer-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering some proper shaped waves. It's an expert-only session, but for those who are up for it, this looks like a serious, promising session. Crowds are possible here, but on a day like this, with the forecast so far out, you might get lucky.

So, there you have it. A whole lot of nothing until a potential cracker on the 16th. Keep your eye on that one.

Rusty.

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