Beliche surf break

Beliche surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 WEST
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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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
2.2
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
2.2
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
9
1.4
NNW
8
0.8
NW
15
1.1
NW
13
1.7
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
2.1
NW
15
2.2
NW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
566
836
973
919
913
749
581
364
254
258
444
932
435
377
337
609
1776
1684
1073
647
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
45
N
35
N
35
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
N
20
E
25
ESE
20
SE
30
ESE
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:33AM2.82m
2:01PM2.86m
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
Low Tide
7:21PM0.32m
7:45AM0.12m
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
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:35
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:39
8:40
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
15
15
16
15
16
16
15
15
15
15
18
18
23
23
22
22
20
9
7
7
8
7
8
9
8
11
11
9
11
10
10
16
15
19
19
17
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NNW
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
1.5
NW
9
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.8
NW
15
1.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
16
1.3
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
2.1
NW
15
2.2
NW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
12
38
3
3
365
4
17
27
258
444
10
435
377
337
609
1776
1684
1073
647
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.8
NNW
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
7
3
3
12
14
30
88
10
10
10
21
35
8
8
70
123
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
6
12
5
9
8
8
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
5
2.2
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.5
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
2.2
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
9
1.4
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
6
1.2
NNW
6
1.7
NW
13
1.1
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.4
E
3
0.2
SSE
14
1.2
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
76
566
836
973
919
913
749
581
364
254
239
99
932
66
19
22
3
20
124
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
405
631
523
244
321
69
617
315
523
244
69
0
622
69
0
4
0
4
39
6
39
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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