Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, but there’s a bit of a pulse coming.
Right now, the water is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. Nothing too crazy, just a little nip in the air.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet run for the first few days. The first real chance to get wet is Friday morning, the 28th. Beliche is a beach and point setup, sheltered from the west, and it’s set to get a clean 7ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is strong at 1003, so there’s some real push behind it. This is looking like the standout of the whole period. The swell direction is a solid match for the break’s optimum from the NW. It’s an advanced wave, so this one’s for the crew who know what they’re doing.
Saturday morning, the 29th, has a 6ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the north, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate at 652. It’s a solid option, but it’s not quite the peak of Friday.
After that, we hit a long, dry spell. The rest of the first week and into the second week is mostly poor with fresh offshore winds, but the swell drops off and the conditions are just ordinary. There’s a bit of a bump on Wednesday, September 9th, with a 7ft NNW swell in the afternoon, but it’s not a standout.
Then, on Thursday morning, September 10th, the pulse returns. Beliche sees an 12ft NNW swell with a 9-second period, offshore winds, and very high energy at 1820. This is big, powerful stuff, and labeled as very good surf conditions. It’s for experts only. The afternoon holds a 10ft NNW swell, also clean. Promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Signing off,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
124 | 203 | 316 | 456 | 537 | 1003 | 990 | 1132 | 652 | 481 | 444 | 236 | 261 | 748 | 188 | 427 | 632 | 676 | 558 | 602 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:43AM2.53m | 2:55PM2.83m | 3:14AM2.65m | 3:26PM2.93m | 3:45AM2.74m | 3:57PM2.98m | 4:17AM2.78m | 4:30PM2.97m | 4:50AM2.77m | 5:04PM2.89m | 5:25AM2.72m | 5:42PM2.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.37m | 8:40AM0.37m | 9:07PM0.23m | 9:12AM0.25m | 9:38PM0.13m | 9:43AM0.18m | 10:08PM0.08m | 10:16AM0.16m | 10:40PM0.10m | 10:50AM0.19m | 11:14PM0.17m | 11:27AM0.27m | 11:50PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
124 | 203 | 2 | 2 | 537 | 1003 | 990 | 685 | 652 | — | — | 99 | 3 | 14 | 188 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | E 5 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
68 | — | 316 | 456 | — | — | — | 1132 | — | 481 | 444 | 236 | 261 | 748 | 141 | 427 | 632 | 676 | 558 | 602 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 414 | 5 | 398 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 69 | 59 | 617 | 69 | 86 | 533 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 59 | 69 | 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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