
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with WNW 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 (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight — the next week and a half at Beliche is pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of small, weak swell and onshore or cross-off winds that just wreck any chance of a decent wave. There’s nothing to paddle for until mid-week.
A little pulse tries to creep in on Wednesday afternoon, August 14th. We see some energy with swell around 6ft from the NW (moderate energy at 416). But the wind is still messy from the WNW, and the conditions are just average. Not worth getting wet for.
The real deal, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday, August 17th. That morning, Beliche is looking clean with a solid 7ft swell from the NNW, good energy readings (559), and a light WNW breeze that’s cross-off. This is your window. The waves will have some power, and with that wind, the surface will be clean. But at 7ft, this is for experienced surfers only, not beginners. The pulse holds into the afternoon with 8ft and even more energy (622), still clean. That morning and afternoon on the 17th are your standout. No question.
Tuesday, August 18th, the swell is still around 7ft to 7ft from the NNW, but the energy drops back (382-486) and the conditions are just ordinary to marginal. The magic from Monday is gone.
There’s a late shout for Wednesday morning, August 19th. The models are hinting at a big spike in energy — over 1000 — with a 7ft NW swell and clean offshore winds from the NNW. That is a huge amount of water moving, and it would be a heavy day. But it’s a long way out, so don't book the day off just yet. It’s promising, but not certain.
So the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. You've got a clear gap in surf until the 17th. Then Monday, August 17th, is your day. After that, the swell sticks around but the quality fades. Get it while you can.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | W 6 | W 11 | W 6 |
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106 | 70 | 84 | 104 | 36 | 33 | 196 | 373 | 192 | 165 | 197 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 89 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 6:51PM2.56m | 7:20AM2.38m | 7:42PM2.40m | 8:18AM2.28m | 8:49PM2.25m | 9:33AM2.22m | 10:15PM2.18m | 10:58AM2.28m | 11:43PM2.25m | 12:15PM2.45m | 00:54AM2.41m | 1:18PM2.69m | 1:52AM2.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:03AM0.50m | 1:22PM0.63m | 1:56AM0.64m | 2:26PM0.75m | 3:04AM0.76m | 3:49PM0.81m | 4:30AM0.81m | 5:22PM0.73m | 5:53AM0.72m | 6:39PM0.53m | 7:00AM0.54m | 7:40PM0.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 6 | W 11 | W 6 |
106 | 70 | 41 | 59 | 17 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | NNW 12 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 |
1 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | — | — | 6 | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | W 12 | — | NW 10 |
3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 |
— | 10 | 84 | 104 | 133 | 148 | 196 | 373 | 192 | 165 | 197 | 66 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 89 | 119 | 46 | 45 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 324 | 76 | 701 | 101 | 101 | 770 | 350 | 187 | 246 | 187 | 180 | 231 | 477 | 384 | 667 | 80 |
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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).
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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