Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk surf. The next couple of weeks here are a bit of a mixed bag with a long dry spell in the middle. The first proper session I’d point you to is Thursday the 17th of September; before that, Wednesday the 16th is a total loss. We’ve got some solid energy at the start, then it fades to nothing for several days before a little pulse at the very tail end.
The best wave on offer is at Beliche *(beach and point)*. Thursday morning (17th) sees a 8ft NW groundswell with a long 10-second period from the optimum northwest direction. The wind is a clean offshore from the north at 19 mph, keeping the surfaces smooth. The combined energy is strong at 1418. This is for experienced surfers only – too big for anyone new to it. The water temp is 68°F, which is about 3°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.
Friday the 18th is still worth a paddle early. A 7ft NW swell with a light offshore at 12 mph and moderate energy (788) makes for a more user-friendly session, though not as crisp as Thursday.
Then we hit a long quiet patch. From Saturday the 19th afternoon through to Friday the 25th of September, the swell drops below 3ft and the winds turn onshore or cross-shore. The energy falls right off into weak two and three-digit values. That's nearly a full week of not much to recommend.
Saturday the 26th of September is a bright spot. Beliche picks up a 6ft WNW groundswell with a very long 14-second period. The morning is glassy with a light offshore from the north at 6 mph and strong energy at 1323. That’s clean, well-shaped, and better for a point or reef setup. Expect crowds when it’s this good.
Sunday the 27th still has some 5ft leftovers, but the energy drops to 629 and the wind goes cross-off. It’s okay but not a standout.
Then it’s quiet again until Thursday the 1st of October. Small 4ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is glassy – 3 mph from the ESE. The energy is weak (417), but clean, tiny waves on a glassy morning are perfect for a longboard or funboard.
Bottom line: hit Thursday the 17th morning for the biggest, cleanest power, or Saturday the 26th morning for quality long-period waves. The rest is mostly a flat, windy wait.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 748 | 1198 | 1526 | 1418 | 1184 | 1080 | 777 | 565 | 354 | 1736 | 1161 | 918 | 554 | 464 | 396 | 239 | 167 | 273 | 268 | 278 | 1030 |
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 | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:18PM2.31m | 6:35AM2.30m | 7:01PM2.07m | 7:24AM2.10m | 8:03PM1.87m | 8:39AM1.95m | 9:43PM1.77m | 10:25AM1.94m | 11:23PM1.85m | 11:45AM2.08m | 00:23AM2.02m | 12:36PM2.28m | 1:04AM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.56m | 00:15AM0.71m | 12:44PM0.78m | 00:56AM0.93m | 1:39PM0.99m | 1:55AM1.12m | 3:10PM1.13m | 3:39AM1.20m | 5:05PM1.09m | 5:22AM1.11m | 6:14PM0.92m | 6:21AM0.92m | 6:56PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | ESE 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | ESE 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1418 | 5 | 5 | 777 | 565 | 354 | 1736 | 1161 | 918 | 554 | 464 | 444 | 239 | 167 | 198 | 268 | 278 | 1030 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 14 | NW 15 | NW 13 | S 13 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | NNW 11 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 5 | SE 7 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 286 | 4 | 106 | 248 | 3 | 3 | 396 | 50 | 167 | 273 | 15 | 100 | 217 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 17 | S 14 | NNW 16 | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 22 | WNW 20 | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 171 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 59 | 18 | 151 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 748 | 1198 | 1526 | — | 1184 | 1080 | — | — | — | 9 | 163 | — | 547 | 384 | 688 | 434 | 264 | — | 142 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 647 | 772 | 69 | 69 | 321 | 69 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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