Beliche surf break

Beliche surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 05 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
17.4° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.4
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
1.9
SW
7
3
SW
8
3
SW
9
2.5
WSW
9
1.9
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
9
1.6
NW
10
2.3
NW
11
2.2
NW
11
2.4
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
221
207
368
302
294
344
138
86
50
30
46
351
994
1284
969
791
863
495
1242
1060
1071
Wind (km/h)
20
N
30
NNW
35
N
25
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
5
W
25
S
40
SSW
40
SW
35
SW
40
SW
25
SW
25
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
WNW
40
NW
35
NW
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:18PM2.51m
5:41AM2.24m
5:57PM2.38m
6:23AM2.10m
6:43PM2.25m
7:15AM1.98m
7:40PM2.16m
8:22AM1.91m
8:49PM2.13m
9:39AM1.93m
10:00PM2.18m
10:47AM2.06m
11:02PM2.31m
Low Tide
10:59AM0.58m
11:30PM0.59m
11:35AM0.71m
00:12AM0.73m
12:17PM0.84m
1:02AM0.86m
1:08PM0.95m
2:06AM0.94m
2:15PM1.02m
3:20AM0.93m
3:32PM1.01m
4:30AM0.82m
4:43PM0.90m
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
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8:28
8:28
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
6
4
3
3
1
3
3
6
1
Temp °C
15
15
15
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
16
17
16
16
16
16
15
11
9
8
10
10
8
12
11
11
10
9
8
10
12
11
13
10
10
10
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
1.1
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
9
1.7
W
9
2.3
NW
11
0.1
SW
17
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
13
13
13
10
4
6
138
86
50
18
46
101
129
150
521
791
863
495
1242
12
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
15
0.2
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NNW
15
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
11
1.6
NW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
1
2
4
11
26
23
30
42
16
42
47
83
78
40
469
12
3
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
6
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
3
5
5
6
1
25
7
3
6
70
4
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.7
NNW
8
0.6
NW
7
0.5
SW
3
0.9
SSW
4
1.9
SW
7
3
SW
8
3
SW
9
2.5
WSW
9
1.9
SW
9
1
SSW
7
2.2
NW
11
2.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
221
207
368
302
294
344
43
5
29
351
994
1284
969
525
83
1060
1071
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
1
4
1
1
Distance (km)
0
744
260
260
772
384
0
263
18
88
394
624
686
698
263
88
195
186
317
828
280
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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