Bicas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Bicas. It’s a reef break that rarely breaks, so we’re not exactly spoiled for choice here, but there’s a couple of windows worth a look.

Right off the bat, there’s almost nothing for the first few days. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th have tiny little knee-high waves, but the real killer is the wind – it’s either glassy with hardly any swell, or it’s cross-on and messy. Tuesday the 15th through the following Monday are mostly a write-off with onshore winds and poor conditions. There’s a bit of a gap there with no real recommendations.

Then, finally, things turn around on Saturday the 19th. That morning is a proper standout. You’ve got a clean 5ft NW groundswell with a long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off from the ENE. That’s going to make for some well-shaped, powerful lines on the reef. The combined wave energy is strong at 845, so there’s plenty of push behind it. Just a heads up, this one is for advanced surfers only – that size and power on a reef is no joke.

Sunday the 20th morning is also good, with a clean 4ft NW swell, still a nice 12-second period, and light cross-off winds. It’s a notch down in size but still a fun option. The water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is about 3°F cooler than average for this time of year – a little nippy, so bring a thicker suit.

Monday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd mornings both offer clean, glassy conditions with 3ft NW swells and light offshore or glassy wind. These are smaller, but clean windows if you’re chasing a longboard or a fish.

After that, it fades back into tiny, weak surf through the end of the period. The swell energy drops right off, with values in the 20s and 30s, and the period gets short and choppy.

So, if you’re keen, aim for Saturday the 19th morning – that’s your best bet. It’s a rare break that only works when everything lines up, and for that one session, it does.

Rusty

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