Bejuco - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (January - March & September)

The prime window at Bejuco combines consistent southern hemisphere groundswell with the most favorable offshore wind patterns. January kicks off with average swell heights of 0.9m and periods of 12.4s, driven by deepening storm tracks in the South Pacific. February and March see a ramp-up to 1.0-1.1m and periods stretching to 13.5s, while the trade wind regime delivers light offshore breezes from the N-NNE quadrant up to 28% of the time. September stands out with average swell of 1.4m and a 13.1s period, paired with the highest offshore wind reliability (27%) – a sweet spot when long-period lines push into the beach under pristine skies. During these months, the SSW-SW swell hits the beach directly, and the light N-to-NNE flow grooms the faces, producing rippable walls that hold their shape from dawn through mid-afternoon.

Fair Surf Season (April - August, October & December)

These months offer rideable waves but with trade-offs in consistency or wind quality. April sees a jump in swell height to 1.2m and period to 14.0s, but the offshore wind window shrinks to 21% as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) begins to drift north, increasing southerly flow. From May through August, average swell heights peak at 1.4m with periods around 13-14s, courtesy of robust Southern Ocean storms. However, the wind pattern shifts more onshore, with SSW and SW flow becoming dominant – blowing directly against the optimal offshore direction. Ideal wind percentages drop into the teens to low twenties. October and December provide a return to moderate conditions: October boasts solid 1.4m swell but only 22% offshore wind, while December dips to 1.0m average with 22% good wind. These months can still deliver fun, clean sessions when a high-pressure system establishes light offshore flow, often overnight and early morning.

Low Surf Season (November)

November is the trickiest month at Bejuco. While the average swell remains decent at 1.2m with a 12.4s period – still capable of producing punchy waves – the offshore wind reliability plummets to just 16%, the lowest of the year. The wind roses reveal a dominance of southerly to westerly breezes, often from the same direction as the swell, creating onshore, bumpy conditions that mush out the faces. The atmosphere is dominated by the tail end of the wet season, with the ITCZ lingering overhead, bringing frequent cloud cover and light variable winds that rarely align from the north. Occasional windows of light offshore flow can occur when a cold front pushes into the Caribbean, but they are brief and hard to predict. This is the month to watch the forecast closely and be ready to jump when the stars align.

August: Late Summer Swell, Slight Improvement

August offers similar average swell statistics: 1.4m height and 13.2s period, with 23.5% of waves in the 1.5-2m range from SSW. The offshore wind percentage edges up to 21%, a modest improvement over July. The wind rose shows an increasing frequency of NNW and NW flow (combined 6.4%), and even some W (8.3%) that can be cross-offshore. The onshore winds (S, SSW, SW) still dominate, but their speeds remain light. The slight uptick in offshore wind is due to the early build of the North Pacific high, which starts to push light northerly air down the coast. August is a transitional month: the swell is still solid, and the tides often create good shape on the incoming tide. Look for clean, rippable waves in the mornings or when a weak cold front arrives.