Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beliche this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got a look at the surf ahead. Honestly, for the next week and a bit, it's a tough watch. The swell is tiny and the wind is howling, so don't be in a rush. There's a real dry spell coming before we get anything worth paddling for.
The first couple of weeks are pretty grim. From Saturday the 18th through to Friday the 24th, we're looking at swells barely reaching 0.5ft to 1ft. The wind is hammering in from the NNW at 18 to 25 mph, and although it's offshore, it's a fresh to strong breeze, making it hard work. The wave energy is pathetically weak, sitting between 7 and 38 (weak). The water temp is a comfortable 70°F (about average for the time of year), but there's just nothing to ride. You could probably get one of those little foamie out for a splash, but it's not really surfing.
The first sign of life shows up on Friday the 25th. The swell picks up to 5ft to 6ft out of the NNW, but the period is a shocking 6 seconds. That's a short, weak windswell. The wind is still a strong offshore breeze at 25 mph, which will keep it clean, but the wave energy is moderate, hitting 256 (moderate). This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s just too choppy and blown out for a decent wave.
The real stand-out, if you can call it that, is the run from Monday the 27th through to Friday the 31st of July. The swell builds to 6ft to 7ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 to 9 seconds. That's a bit more like it. The wave energy climbs to strong territory, peaking at 984 (strong) on the 29th. The wind is still offshore from the NNW, keeping things glassy. This is the only window where Beliche becomes a proper option. The wind is offshore, the waves are a solid 6ft to 7ft, and the energy is there. The crowd factor is "often", so expect a few others out. It's a point-and-beach setup, so it's for intermediate to advanced crew. The first half of the week (27th-29th) is the best bet, with the strongest offshore flow. The last day of the month, the 31st, is also a decent call with a moderate offshore breeze.
After that, the swell drops back down to 4ft to 6ft by the 2nd of August, with more cross-offshore winds. The window is closing.
So, the only true stand-out is that window from the 27th to the 31st of July. It's late in the forecast, so it's a bit of a long-range promise, but if you can wait, it's the best on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 108 | 122 | 39 | 38 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 245 |
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 | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:15PM2.92m | 6:43AM2.52m | 7:01PM2.70m | 7:30AM2.37m | 7:49PM2.46m | 8:21AM2.23m | 8:43PM2.23m | 9:19AM2.12m | 9:48PM2.06m | 10:28AM2.07m | 11:03PM1.99m | 11:38AM2.10m | 00:13AM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.26m | 12:39PM0.44m | 1:16AM0.45m | 1:26PM0.63m | 2:02AM0.65m | 2:21PM0.80m | 2:55AM0.83m | 3:26PM0.94m | 3:59AM0.95m | 4:44PM0.99m | 5:11AM0.99m | 6:00PM0.95m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 39 | 38 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | NW 8 | S 18 | W 14 | NW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 36 | 34 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 54 | 31 | 34 | 90 | 108 | 122 | 55 | 60 | 43 | 79 | 69 | 59 | 144 | 107 | 134 | 245 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 721 | 884 | 433 | 382 | 667 | 247 | 384 | 622 | 187 | 86 | 772 | 86 | 86 | 726 | 101 | 86 | 884 | 101 | 260 | 384 | 260 |
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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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