
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 (Jul 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the horizon for this little corner of the coast.
Straight up, this is a long and frustrating wait for any decent surf. The next week and a half is basically a write-off for anything worth paddling out for. We’ve got a gap of nearly two weeks with nothing but tiny, weak waves or messy conditions. The swell energy is low, barely breaking 100 to start, and the wind is mostly cross-offshore, which keeps it clean but really does nothing for the wave size. Don’t bother waxing the board yet.
Now, the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s Thursday the 23rd of July when things finally look like they might come together. That morning at Beliche we’re looking at a solid 7 ft swell rolling in from the NNW. The wind shifts to offshore from the N at 12 mph, and with a period of 8 seconds, those waves will have some punch and shape. The combined energy jumps right up to 441 – that’s a serious step up in power. It’s not just clean; it’s got some push behind it. That kind of size over 5 ft is going to be too much for beginners, so this is one for the experienced crew. The crowds here are often there, so expect some company.
The afternoon of the 23rd looks even better on paper. The wind settles to a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph, the swell holds at 7 ft from the NNW, and the energy climbs to 476. The water temperature is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year – no shock to the system.
But here’s the thing: Beliche is a beach and point setup, and it’s fairly consistent. For a swell of this size with that period, it’s going to be a proper groundswell event. The longer period (8 seconds is decent) and the direction lining up with its optimum (NW) means the point should handle it well and give some proper lines. The morning of Thursday 23rd is the true standout – that’s the session to circle on your calendar if you’ve got the skills. The afternoon of Friday 24th still has a good 6 ft from the NNW with a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s not quite the peak of that run. Don’t sleep on it, but the 23rd is your best bet.
The run up to that is a real drag, so be patient. The forecasts can always shuffle a bit, but for now, you’re waiting for that Thursday the 23rd to score.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 54 | 37 | 27 | 43 | 139 | 207 | 141 | 105 | 71 | 95 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 19 | 36 | 46 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:05AM2.26m | 10:34PM2.32m | 11:16AM2.35m | 11:48PM2.39m | 12:23PM2.51m | 00:56AM2.51m | 1:24PM2.71m | 1:56AM2.65m | 2:18PM2.90m | 2:50AM2.76m | 3:09PM3.06m | 3:40AM2.82m | 3:58PM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.76m | 4:52AM0.64m | 5:30PM0.66m | 6:02AM0.57m | 6:40PM0.49m | 7:05AM0.45m | 7:42PM0.29m | 8:01AM0.31m | 8:37PM0.11m | 8:52AM0.20m | 9:28PM-0.01m | 9:40AM0.13m | 10:17PM-0.06m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
47 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 54 | 37 | 20 | 27 | 139 | 207 | 141 | 105 | 71 | 95 | 29 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 36 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NNW 4 | — | SW 14 | W 7 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | S 12 | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 27 | 9 | 52 | 2 | — | 7 | 24 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 10 | 28 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WSW 5 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 18 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | N 8 | S 15 | S 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 23 | 43 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
42 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 25 | 32 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 6 | 4 | 46 | 102 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 350 | 414 | 141 | 258 | 186 | 82 | 189 | 617 | 0 | 0 | 662 | 0 | 0 | 624 | 187 | 384 | 10 | 86 | 86 | 246 | 86 |
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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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