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Beliche surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 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
16.6° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average 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 Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 26th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | |
683 | 512 | 441 | 513 | 505 | 431 | 359 | 308 | 320 | 327 | 220 | 162 | 103 | 273 | 754 | 757 | 659 | 514 | 308 | 229 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 7:00PM2.69m | 7:43AM2.28m | 8:05PM2.55m | 8:54AM2.17m | 9:16PM2.45m | 10:06AM2.15m | 10:25PM2.40m | 11:11AM2.21m | 11:27PM2.40m | 12:05PM2.30m | 00:20AM2.42m | 12:51PM2.41m | 1:06AM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:34PM0.55m | 1:27AM0.45m | 1:37PM0.70m | 2:38AM0.58m | 2:50PM0.81m | 3:52AM0.64m | 4:06PM0.83m | 4:58AM0.64m | 5:14PM0.79m | 5:53AM0.60m | 6:11PM0.72m | 6:38AM0.57m | 6:58PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
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Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | ESE 8 | WNW 10 | ESE 8 | NW 10 | ESE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 683 | 512 | 441 | 513 | 505 | 431 | 359 | 213 | 320 | 173 | 220 | 173 | 103 | 103 | 754 | 757 | 659 | 514 | 308 | 229 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | WNW 11 | ESE 7 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 15 | S 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 213 | 169 | 308 | 169 | 327 | 6 | 162 | 9 | 273 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 175 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | SW 14 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 8 | S 12 | NW 16 | S 12 | S 19 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | S 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 170 | 183 | 178 | 503 | 335 | — | 237 | — | — | 288 | 164 | — | 319 | 362 | 488 | 680 | 602 | 408 | 476 | 393 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 4 | 39 | 4 | 0 |
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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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