Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beliche this week:
The surf forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up for Beliche, but there’s a couple of standouts worth keeping an eye on. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 68°F, sitting about 3°F below average, so you might want a thicker spring suit if you’re heading out.
The first week is pretty underwhelming, honestly. We start off Tuesday afternoon (1st September) with a choppy 6ft NW swell, but that 22 mph offshore wind is just too strong – it’s messy and marginal. Wednesday and Thursday stay small and ordinary, with a bit of clean glass on Thursday afternoon, but the swell drops to 2ft and the energy is weak (60). Not worth paddling out for. Friday through Sunday are all poor – small, onshore, or cross-shore slop. The energy stays low, mostly under 200.
Then things start to get interesting. Monday morning (7th September) is a real standout. We’ve got a clean 4ft WNW swell with a solid 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (1004), and a moderate 16 mph offshore wind from the NNW will keep it clean. The swell direction is straight out of the optimum NW, so this point-and-beach setup should fire nicely. Just be aware, crowds are often here, so get in early. That morning is the best of the whole run by a long shot.
The middle of the second week gets windy again. Tuesday afternoon (8th September) sees a jump to 7ft NW, but that’s a bit too big for beginners and the 22 mph cross-off wind makes it hard work. Wednesday (9th September) has strong offshore winds (25 mph) – that’s hard to paddle into, even if it’s clean. Thursday and Friday (10th–11th) are average, with moderate offshore winds but sub-5ft swell and messy energy.
The real promise for the far end is Wednesday morning (16th September). We’ve got a solid 6ft NW swell, 12-second period, and clean offshore winds – the energy is strong (888). Looks like a really good session if the forecast holds, but it’s a long way out, so keep watching. The morning of the 13th (Sunday) is also worth a mention: glassy conditions with 4ft swell, but it’s short-period (7s) and the energy is only moderate (283). A fun little session if you’re keen, but not a standout.
Overall, the best bet is Monday morning (7th September) – that’s your wave. After that, keep an eye on Wednesday the 16th. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just average. There’s a few days in the middle like the 12th and 13th that are surfable but nothing special. If you’re not keen on the crowds, the 16th might be your quieter option.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
516 | 229 | 129 | 196 | 119 | 102 | 40 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 25 | 137 | 70 | 68 | 234 | 325 | 288 | 499 | 525 | 495 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:42PM2.75m | 6:05AM2.60m | 6:26PM2.56m | 6:52AM2.45m | 7:21PM2.33m | 7:54AM2.29m | 8:37PM2.14m | 9:19AM2.20m | 10:16PM2.07m | 10:54AM2.27m | 11:46PM2.19m | 12:11PM2.48m | 00:52AM2.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:50PM0.31m | 12:09PM0.41m | 00:33AM0.50m | 1:00PM0.59m | 1:28AM0.71m | 2:09PM0.77m | 2:44AM0.88m | 3:48PM0.84m | 4:26AM0.92m | 5:28PM0.72m | 5:53AM0.77m | 6:40PM0.50m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
8 | 123 | 129 | 196 | 119 | 102 | 49 | 23 | 40 | 34 | 12 | 137 | 54 | 68 | 234 | 325 | 207 | 499 | 525 | 379 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | NNW 8 | ESE 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | — |
— | 20 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 40 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 25 | 68 | 70 | 32 | 84 | 64 | 288 | 7 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | SW 13 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NW 15 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 57 | 8 | 29 | 30 | 15 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NNW 7 |
516 | 229 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 68 | — | — | 39 | 25 | 30 | 157 | 490 | 201 | 495 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 79 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 |
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Information about the Beliche Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Beliche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Beliche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Beliche surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Beliche) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Beliche may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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