
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 689 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 (Sep 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty. Let's get into what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp at Beliche is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want that extra rubber.
The outlook kicks off on Monday, September 7th, but honestly, it's a bit of a slow start. Monday morning offers a 4ft swell from the WNW with a 13-second period, but the combined energy is only moderate (804). The wind is a fresh offshore from the north, which is good for clean lines, but the scores are low... it's a marginal one. The afternoon holds similar with 5ft. Tuesday and Wednesday look like a write-off with poor surf conditions. The swell drops right off, and by Wednesday morning we're down to a tiny 2ft with only 68 for energy. That's a long gap of nothing much.
We get a little pulse on Thursday, September 10th, with the morning showing 6ft from the NNW at just 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (500) and the wind is fresh offshore, so it'll be clean. But that short period means it'll be a bit lumpy and sectiony. Friday is similar, 5ft and 4ft, with moderate offshore winds. Still, nothing to get too excited about yet.
The real standout window arrives on Saturday, September 13th. The morning is a beauty – glassy conditions with the wind from the ESE at just 3 mph. The swell is only 3ft, but it's a long-period groundswell from the NW at 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (343). This is a point break setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It's a sneaky good one, but it's a bit inconsistent, so be patient. The afternoon blends into a cleaner 4ft.
Then, Monday, September 14th is the pick of the first week. The morning is glassy again with a light easterly breeze. The swell is a solid 5ft from the NW with a 12-second period, and the energy is a healthy 531. The conditions are expected to be good. It's a fairly consistent break, so this is where you want to be. The afternoon sees a light cross-onshore, so get your session in early.
Things build again from Wednesday, September 16th. The morning brings 7ft from the NNW at 8 seconds (677 energy). It's clean with a light offshore. By the afternoon we're up to 8ft, which is pushing into expert territory. The energy is strong (1037). The wind is cross-off, so it'll be clean but a bit tricky.
The biggest swell of the period hits on Thursday, September 17th. The morning sees a powerful 12ft from the NW at 10 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 2156. This is a strong, heavy swell. The wind is a moderate offshore, so it'll be clean, but this is only for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar with 12ft and 3563 energy. It's a big, powerful system. The swell holds through Friday, September 18th with a 8ft morning, then slowly drops through the weekend. By Sunday, September 21st, the swell period jumps back up to 14 seconds, but the energy is moderate and the conditions are poor, so it's a fizzle.
Look, for the first week, Monday, September 14th is the absolute standout. Get on it. The second week has the big, powerful swell on the 17th and 18th, but that's for the hardcore crew only. The glassy conditions on the 13th are a lovely little bonus if you're on a log.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
560 | 589 | 427 | 275 | 225 | 118 | 68 | 297 | 546 | 458 | 348 | 429 | 279 | 120 | 155 | 83 | 75 | 120 | 255 | 451 | 459 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:11PM2.48m | 00:52AM2.39m | 1:09PM2.73m | 1:43AM2.60m | 1:57PM2.95m | 2:26AM2.77m | 2:39PM3.10m | 3:05AM2.88m | 3:19PM3.16m | 3:41AM2.92m | 3:56PM3.12m | 4:16AM2.90m | 4:31PM2.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.50m | 6:55AM0.55m | 7:33PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.34m | 8:17PM0.07m | 8:26AM0.17m | 8:56PM-0.04m | 9:04AM0.07m | 9:32PM-0.07m | 9:41AM0.04m | 10:06PM-0.01m | 10:16AM0.08m | 10:38PM0.11m | ||||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 14 | N 14 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | ESE 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
560 | 589 | 427 | 275 | 225 | 118 | 68 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 45 | 58 | 50 | 52 | 3 | 83 | 75 | 120 | 88 | 451 | 459 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SE 4 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 15 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
86 | 37 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 19 | 36 | 49 | 255 | 100 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 8 | ESE 5 | N 8 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
27 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 27 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
131 | 100 | 209 | 93 | 86 | 100 | 32 | 297 | 546 | 458 | 348 | 429 | 279 | 120 | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 246 | 24 | 24 | 647 | 86 | 384 | 468 | 69 | 55 | 633 | 55 | 0 | 760 | 343 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 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.
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