
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Beliche this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Beliche has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. The first week is pretty much a write-off for any proper surfing. From Sunday the 5th right through to Saturday the 12th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. The wave heights are mostly around 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with barely any energy behind them. The combined energy readings are in the weak range, between 13 and 40. It’s just not happening. The wind is clean enough, often offshore, but with no swell to work with, it’s a total flat spell. You’d be better off getting the gear ready for something else.
We start to see a pulse of energy creeping in around Sunday the 12th, with the swell bumping up to 5 ft. The combined energy (281) finally gets into the moderate range. But the conditions are still marked as poor surf, and the period is a short 8-9 seconds, so it’s not going to have much shape. That trend continues through the middle of the week. The winds are cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean, but the swell is just too messy and weak to get excited about.
Now, hold on to your boards, because the real action starts to show on Saturday the 18th of July. That morning, the swell jumps to 6 ft, and the combined energy is a strong 659. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NNW, which is going to groom those waves nicely. This is a big step up. The period is still a bit short at 8 seconds, but the size and the clean conditions make it the first real standout of the outlook. It’s going to be a bit punchy and powerful, so this one is for the experienced surfers.
The action keeps building. Sunday the 19th sees the swell holding at a solid 7 ft, with energy readings of 820. The winds are still cross-off but lighter, which is a major positive. The waves will be big and clean. This is when the beach break is going to be doing its thing, but that size will be too much for beginners.
The standout for the whole period looks to be Monday the 20th of July. The morning session features a 7 ft swell from the NNW with a moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is a very strong 620, and for the first time in a while, the guidance actually says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a solid swell, the wind is clean, and it’s going to be a proper session. Because it’s more than a week out, take it as a promising call, but the signs are all pointing the right way. The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is right around average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 37 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 40 | 183 | 39 | 45 | 176 | 244 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:40PM2.56m | 7:08AM2.29m | 7:24PM2.48m | 7:58AM2.25m | 8:16PM2.40m | 8:58AM2.23m | 9:20PM2.33m | 10:05AM2.26m | 10:34PM2.32m | 11:16AM2.35m | 11:48PM2.39m | 12:23PM2.51m | 00:56AM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:20PM0.59m | 00:56AM0.53m | 1:03PM0.66m | 1:42AM0.58m | 1:55PM0.73m | 2:37AM0.63m | 2:59PM0.78m | 3:41AM0.66m | 4:13PM0.76m | 4:52AM0.64m | 5:30PM0.66m | 6:02AM0.57m | 6:40PM0.49m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | S 16 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 8 |
102 | 59 | 56 | 36 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 37 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 40 | 5 | 39 | 45 | 22 | 244 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 5 | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 13 | S 15 | NW 11 |
18 | 17 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | SW 15 |
18 | 17 | 25 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 51 | 33 | 25 | 39 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 36 | 183 | 105 | 69 | 176 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 184 | 699 | 55 | 704 | 662 | 36 | 519 | 617 | 59 | 187 | 383 | 189 | 827 | 414 | 414 | 69 | 5 | 24 |
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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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