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Beliche surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 15 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Beliche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Beliche sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the N by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
741 | 722 | 749 | 618 | 596 | 429 | 261 | 258 | 495 | 932 | 478 | 293 | 204 | 251 | 1581 | 1551 | 1022 | 647 | 475 | 458 | 460 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 2:20AM2.93m | 2:45PM2.99m | 3:08AM2.97m | 3:30PM3.05m | 3:57AM2.92m | 4:17PM3.04m | 4:47AM2.81m | 5:07PM2.97m | 5:41AM2.64m | 6:00PM2.84m | 6:39AM2.44m | 7:00PM2.69m | 7:43AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.14m | 8:29AM0.04m | 8:54PM0.02m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.03m | 10:00AM0.10m | 10:32PM0.01m | 10:47AM0.21m | 11:25PM0.12m | 11:38AM0.37m | 00:22AM0.28m | 12:34PM0.55m | 1:27AM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | 8:42 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | NW 9 | — | W 15 | WNW 13 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 13 | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 3 | — | 328 | — | 4 | 17 | 43 | 258 | 495 | 10 | 478 | 293 | 204 | 251 | 1581 | 1551 | 1022 | 647 | 475 | 458 | 460 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 8 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 14 | 30 | 52 | — | 10 | 10 | 21 | 70 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 18 | — | — | W 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | — | S 16 | S 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | — | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 741 | 722 | 749 | 618 | 596 | 429 | 261 | 144 | 77 | 932 | 93 | 28 | 20 | 49 | — | — | 8 | 145 | 109 | 93 | 123 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 257 | 69 | 617 | 69 | 343 | 617 | 69 | 0 | 622 | 55 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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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.
Beliche is 29 km (18 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lagos. Lagos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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