
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 815 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with NW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Beliche, hoping for a pulse. So let’s get straight into it.
To be honest, the first ten days of this outlook are a flat and frustrating affair. The ocean’s putting on a real grumpy face, and there’s not much to get excited about. We start with a total blank run from Thursday, September 3rd right through to Monday, September 7th, with wave energy barely registering most days (combined energy as low as 52). The water is a chilly 66°F, which is a hefty 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a notable drop, so you’ll want a good thick suit.
The first glimmer of hope comes early on Saturday, September 5th. Beliche sees a clean 2ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore from the north. The combined energy is a weak 97, but it’s a surfable wave in very ordinary conditions – a score of 1, but it’s something. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window.
The next real pulse comes Sunday morning, September 6th. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell, period jumping to 12 seconds, and clean conditions with moderate offshore winds. The combined energy hits 428 (moderate) – that’s a noticeable step up. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” so this is a decent option for the first week, but the wind picks up strong in the afternoon.
Then the big news is for Wednesday, September 16th – that’s over a week away, so keep that in mind. The morning shows a solid 5ft NW swell, but the period is a very long 15 seconds, which is classic groundswell. Combined energy is a hefty 1499 (strong) with light offshore winds. This is a proper standout for experts and experienced surfers. The long period means it will be powerful and clean, but at a beach-and-point setup like Beliche, the longer period can make it break a bit straight across the beach, so it’s best suited for the point section. It’s not for beginners – anything over 5ft is getting too big for them.
Following that, Thursday, September 17th morning is a dream: a 4ft NW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions with near-zero wind. Combined energy is 526 (moderate). That’s clean, lined-up surf, and the glassy wind is a huge positive. This is the best of the whole run – a true standout for those who can wait.
There’s a long gap of poor conditions from Monday, September 7th through to Tuesday, September 15th, with most days scoring zero. The swell direction is mostly NW, but the wind is often howling offshore at 18-25 mph, making it clean but hard to paddle into, especially when the swell gets over 7ft on the 8th. That kind of size and strong wind is more for kite surfing than a relaxed paddle.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off except for a few small windows. The real magic is on Wednesday, September 16th and Thursday, September 17th. If you can hold out, the 17th morning with glassy conditions and a solid 4ft NW groundswell is the pick of the bunch. Just remember, that long period groundswell will favour the point at Beliche, so go there. Crowds are often around, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
102 | 61 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 138 | 341 | 319 | 214 | 402 | 469 | 378 | 329 | 815 | 632 | 436 | 365 | 376 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:09PM2.73m | 1:43AM2.60m | 1:57PM2.95m | 2:26AM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:55AM0.55m | 7:33PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.34m | 8:17PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 |
102 | 61 | 38 | 34 | 45 | 25 | 81 | 81 | 135 | 341 | 319 | 169 | 402 | 469 | 334 | 168 | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 15 | NNW 10 | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 14 |
10 | 21 | 48 | 47 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 138 | 132 | 62 | 174 | 67 | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 8 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 36 | 13 | 33 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 8 | — | SE 3 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
28 | 55 | — | — | 12 | 82 | — | 1 | — | — | 29 | 214 | 192 | 209 | 378 | 329 | 815 | 632 | 436 | 365 | 376 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 6 | 35 | 187 | 4 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 257 | 24 | 24 | 461 | 86 | 69 | 617 | 69 |
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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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