
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NW swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beliche this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. It's Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where you might wanna pick up a new hobby for a while. We've got a 16-day window, and for the vast majority of it, the surf is just not there. This is a long, quiet stretch for the Algarve.
Beliche’s a beautiful spot, a beach and point set-up that’s normally got some charm, but for almost two full weeks, it’s a no-go. The water is sitting right around 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, nothing weird there. The problem is that these small, weak swells (combined energy struggling, barely hitting 30 or so) just aren't doing anything. Winds are mostly strong and fresh out of the NNW, which is offshore for Beliche, but without any real swell to work with, it's just a clean, flat ocean. You'll get the odd day like the 22nd of July, where we see a tiny bump to 2ft to 3ft, but with a period of just 6 seconds, that’s all chop and close-outs. Not worth the wetsuit.
You’re looking at a real dry spell from the 16th right through to the morning of the 28th of July. That's nearly two weeks of nothing, just wind and clean, flat water.
Okay, let's talk about the one bright spot. It’s a long way out, so hold your horses, but on the 28th of July, things finally shift. The Tuesday morning shows a pulse of new swell: 4ft from the NNW, with a combined energy that finally has some punch to it at 156. The afternoon cleans up a bit more, with the swell easing to 3ft but the energy is still solid at 166. The wind swings to a moderate N breeze, holding offshore, making for some clean, surfable waves. It's not a massive day, but after two weeks of flatness, it's the best we've got. It’s beginner-friendly size, under 5ft, so it’s a good one to get back into the groove.
After that, it gets pretty average again until the very end of the month. On the 31st of July, Friday, the models are hinting at something bigger. The morning shows 5ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to 541. The wind is a strong N breeze at 25 mph, blowing straight offshore. That’s a lot of power and it will be glassy, but at that size with that much wind, it’ll be a battle to get out and the paddle will be a mission. By the afternoon, it pushes up to 5ft (energy at 620) and the wind backs off to a fresh 19 mph from the NNW. This is the only real potential standout of the whole period, but we are talking about a forecast nine days away, so don't start planning your trip around it. It’s on the radar, but it's a long-range call. If it comes together, Beliche could be firing for the few who are willing to work for it.
But for the bulk of the next two weeks, save your petrol and your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 27 | 39 | 39 | 53 | 28 | |
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 | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:44PM3.16m | 5:13AM2.76m | 5:30PM3.08m | 5:58AM2.65m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.11m | 11:03PM-0.02m | 11:10AM0.17m | 11:48PM0.09m | 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 | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 19 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
28 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 27 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | S 11 | S 14 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | — | — | W 11 | W 7 | S 18 | W 14 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | S 14 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 |
2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | — |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 |
4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 122 | 55 | 51 | 82 | 78 | 88 | 123 | 61 | 69 | 106 | 83 | 59 | 45 | 39 | 53 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 298 | 876 | 246 | 493 | 1156 | 691 | 324 | 884 | 101 | 384 | 752 | 101 | 384 | 874 | 332 | 317 | 722 | 86 | 189 | 766 | 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.
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.










