Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the waves we’ve got coming down the pipe.
Honestly, I’m looking at a real mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. There’s surf on the table, but for the vast majority of the forecast, conditions are just not playing ball. We’ve got a long, frustrating stretch of poor surf quality ahead before we see a glimmer of hope deep into the second week. The biggest takeaway is that you’ll need patience, because the good stuff is a long way off.
Starting now, the outlook is pretty grim. For the first ten days, from Tuesday the 11th right through to Saturday the 22nd of August, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at small, weak swells with poor energy readings and, even when it’s offshore, the quality is just not there. It’s going to feel like a long stretch of flat to messy conditions.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Friday the 21st of August. Beliche is the only spot on the cards, and while we get a decent kick in size, there are caveats. Friday morning sees a clean, moderate offshore wind with a swell of about 7 ft from the NNW. That’s a big step up in energy, so there’s some grunt behind it. However, the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a windswell and not the cleanest groundswell. Still, for a sheltered spot like Beliche, that’s the best opportunity on offer. It’s going to be a bit of a wait, but that Friday morning session is the standout to pencil in. Just be aware that this is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
A couple of days later, on Sunday the 23rd of August, the window starts to close again. The swell drops off and conditions get messy once more. The window that opens around the 21st is really your only chance.
So, to sum it up: the first ten days are a total bust. Mark your calendar for Friday the 21st of August morning at Beliche for your best shot at some clean, head-high plus surf. It’s not perfect, but it’s all we’ve got. After that, the pattern looks set to turn poor again.
Rusty, signing out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, moderate winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
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 kJ | 24 | 19 | 40 | 65 | 107 | 153 | 132 | 132 | 186 | 151 | 123 | 416 | 362 | 291 | 475 | 400 | 346 | 244 | 221 | 252 | 293 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:10PM2.93m | 2:41AM2.75m | 2:57PM3.11m | 3:26AM2.85m | 3:41PM3.21m | 4:07AM2.88m | 4:22PM3.20m | 4:47AM2.85m | 5:02PM3.09m | 5:25AM2.76m | 5:41PM2.90m | 6:03AM2.62m | 6:20PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:55AM0.35m | 8:31PM0.09m | 8:42AM0.18m | 9:16PM-0.05m | 9:25AM0.08m | 9:58PM-0.10m | 10:05AM0.04m | 10:37PM-0.06m | 10:44AM0.09m | 11:15PM0.06m | 11:23AM0.21m | 11:51PM0.24m | 12:01PM0.38m | 00:27AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | NW 8 | SE 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 19 | 40 | 65 | 107 | 153 | 132 | 132 | 186 | 151 | 103 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 1 | 400 | 346 | 244 | 221 | 252 | 293 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 12 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | S 18 | NW 10 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 36 | 3 | 19 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | — | — | N 9 | NNW 9 | SE 4 | — | — | — | S 18 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 3 | 38 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 41 | 44 | 97 | 57 | 51 | 93 | 72 | 43 | 130 | 138 | 123 | 416 | 362 | 291 | 475 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 617 | 80 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 69 | 757 | 69 | 69 | 766 | 86 | 69 | 4 | 443 | 5 | 747 | 345 |
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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).
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