Beliche surf break

Beliche surfForecast / Algarve / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 WEST
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Beliche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Beliche sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.8
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
8
1.5
SSW
6
2.3
SW
8
2.2
SW
8
2.5
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
9
2.4
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
9
1.2
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
347
302
294
316
150
86
62
30
45
139
634
604
926
812
960
813
341
379
353
527
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
35
N
30
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
N
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:18PM2.51m
5:41AM2.24m
5:57PM2.38m
6:23AM2.10m
6:43PM2.25m
7:15AM1.98m
7:40PM2.16m
8:22AM1.91m
8:49PM2.13m
9:39AM1.93m
10:00PM2.18m
10:47AM2.06m
11:02PM2.31m
11:44AM2.25m
Low Tide
11:30PM0.59m
11:35AM0.71m
00:12AM0.73m
12:17PM0.84m
1:02AM0.86m
1:08PM0.95m
2:06AM0.94m
2:15PM1.02m
3:20AM0.93m
3:32PM1.01m
4:30AM0.82m
4:43PM0.90m
5:27AM0.64m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
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8:28
8:28
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
10
1
6
2
3
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
15
16
15
15
16
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
16
17
17
16
16
9
9
10
10
8
13
11
11
11
12
10
12
11
12
12
11
10
14
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.2
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
2.5
WSW
9
2.2
WSW
9
2.4
WSW
9
0.4
NNW
10
1.6
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
1.2
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
11
Energy kJ
13
12
10
4
6
11
86
62
30
45
69
85
113
926
812
960
40
326
186
353
527
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
12
0.2
W
8
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
NW
13
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.5
NNW
10
0.4
NW
13
1.2
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
11
0.9
WSW
7
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
2
3
5
26
23
30
42
24
6
45
186
326
62
40
341
379
75
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
NNW
14
0.2
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
12
0.5
NNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
19
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
5
5
4
8
6
1
25
7
3
19
5
83
70
5
7
38
12
8
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.8
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
8
0.6
NW
7
0.3
S
3
1.5
SSW
6
2.3
SW
8
2.2
SW
8
2.2
WSW
9
0.7
SW
6
Energy kJ
207
347
302
294
316
150
43
1
139
634
604
813
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
3
3
1
1
2
Distance (km)
260
180
371
667
69
32
624
0
39
383
88
633
361
88
88
633
622
398
143
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in The Algarve
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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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.

Beliche is 29 km (18 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lagos. Lagos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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