
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the forecast for Beliche. We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't you worry, there's some serious juice on the way, especially if you can wait it out. The first week or so is pretty flat, with a few small bumpy days that aren't worth paddling out for. The real action kicks off from the 26th of July onwards, with building swell and some solid windows of offshore wind.
Alright, let's get into it. From now until the 25th of July, it's a write-off for any decent waves. The swell is tiny, barely a knee-high ripple, and when it does bump up a little, the wind is all over the place. The combined energy is weak, often under 100 (32) to start, so it's a good time to wax the board and do a fin check, but that's about it. We've got a solid gap of nearly a week with no real recommendations.
The first sign of life comes on Saturday the 25th of July. We see a jump in swell to 4ft from the NW, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it's gonna be a bit crumbly and weak. Combined energy hits 140 (moderate), but the wind is a cross-off, so not ideal. Still, it's the first sign of something moving.
Now, Sunday the 26th of July is where it starts to get interesting. The morning shows a solid 7ft swell from the NNW with a short 8-second period, but it's got some punch. The combined energy is a strong 572, and the wind is offshore, blowing fresh from the NNW. That's a clean slate, but the size is getting up there—over 8ft for the afternoon, so this is one for the experienced crew only. For a beach and point break like Beliche, this much energy with a short period can be a bit of a walled-up mess, but the offshore wind will tidy it up. This is a standout for the advanced surfers.
Monday the 27th of July is a sneaky good day. The swell drops to 4ft, and while the energy is still moderate (220), the wind turns glassy in the afternoon. A light WSW breeze and a 4ft NNW swell with an 8-second period—that's going to be clean, fun, and way more manageable. If you're not an expert, this is your window. The water temp is a normal 69° for the time of year, so nothing to worry about there.
The next few days from the 28th to the 29th of July get messy with onshore winds and a cross-chop, so we'll skip those. The swell holds at around 4ft, but the quality is poor.
Then, Thursday the 30th of July is another standout. The morning sees a 6ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period, pushing the combined energy to 472 (strong). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, meaning clean, lined-up waves. This is a solid day for anyone who can handle a bit of size. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a more workable swell than the short-period stuff earlier.
Friday the 31st of July is the big one. The morning delivers a 8ft swell from the NNW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 827 (very strong). The wind is offshore, moderate from the N. This is proper, powerful groundswell, but at 8ft, it's expert territory. The point and reef setup at Beliche will handle this long-period energy well, giving you long, clean walls. This is the best on offer for the entire forecast period—a true standout for the big-wave hunters.
Saturday the 1st of August still has good size, 7ft in the morning with offshore wind, but the energy is dropping. Sunday the 2nd of August sees a fresh swell pulse, but the wind is strong and offshore, making it a bit of a battle. The energy is still high (644), but the conditions are likely to be challenging.
So, to wrap it up: if you're after a fun, clean session, aim for Monday the 27th of July. If you want the big, powerful stuff, Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July are your days. The 31st is the absolute pick of the bunch. Keep an eye on the wind, and don't be late.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 13 | 123 | 81 | 93 | 113 | 52 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 184 | 138 | 218 | 898 | 572 | 374 | 414 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:39PM2.20m | 1:10AM2.12m | 1:29PM2.33m | 1:55AM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:18AM0.94m | 7:00PM0.84m | 7:11AM0.83m | 7:46PM0.70m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | NW 7 | W 11 | — | — | NW 14 | NNW 13 |
13 | 13 | 11 | 23 | 29 | 39 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 138 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 13 |
12 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
30 | 35 | 123 | 81 | 93 | 113 | 52 | 21 | 38 | 35 | 36 | 43 | 45 | 67 | 184 | — | 218 | 898 | 572 | 374 | 414 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 246 | 189 | 86 | 701 | 0 | 86 | 662 | 187 | 702 | 686 | 686 | 716 | 624 | 501 | 5 | 635 | 384 | 69 | 383 | 69 |
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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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