
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Right, so here’s the skinny on Beliche for the next couple weeks.
Water temp is 21°—that’s normal for the season, nothing crazy. First thing to say: the first week is a total flat spell. From Monday July 6th through Saturday July 11th, the swell is mostly 0.2m to 0.5m, periods short, and winds are either cross-on or too strong. Not a wave worth chasing.
For that whole first stretch, the combined energy is in the single digits or teens, barely breaking 100. It’s a solid 6-day dead run.
First chance comes Sunday July 12th morning. Swell shows 1.1m from the NW, 9-second period, combined energy 226 (moderate). Light cross-off breeze. It’s surfable but not good. The afternoon gets blown out.
Monday July 13th to Thursday July 16th: swell sits between 0.4m and 1.1m, winds offshore but often strong (25 to 30 km/h). The energy drops and the quality stays poor. Nothing special.
Friday July 17th morning: a blustery fresh offshore from the N at 30 km/h, 1.4m from the NW, short 6-second period. Combined energy 143 (moderate). Too short and too windy to be clean.
Now Saturday July 18th morning: fresh offshore from the NNW at 35 km/h, swell 1.8m from the NNW, period 7 secs, combined energy 343 (strong). That’s the first bit of real muscle, but 1.8m with a short period is lumpy—expert territory.
Sunday July 19th morning: 2.4m from the NNW, still brisk offshore, combined energy 632 (strong). Very solid size, still short-period (8 secs), so it’s heavy and a bit raw. For the advanced bunch, it could be fun but isn’t polished.
Here’s the standout: Monday July 20th morning. Swell 2.0m from the NNW, 8-second period, combined energy 476 (strong), and a crisp moderate offshore from the NNW. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one to aim for. Tuesday July 21st morning is nearly identical: 1.9m, same direction, same offshore wind, combined energy 425 (strong), another solid call.
After that, the wind cranks up again afternoons and the swell fades. Beliche often has a crowd, so on those stand-out mornings you won’t be alone.
Second week has two real mornings of quality—July 20th and 21st. It’s a long way out, but the signals are lining up for something worth paddling for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 52 | 77 | 64 | 203 | 148 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:24PM2.71m | 1:56AM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:05AM0.45m | 7:42PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
35 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 27 | 77 | 52 | 203 | 148 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 14 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | SW 19 | SW 15 | W 7 |
5 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 52 | 26 | 64 | 15 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NW 11 | W 8 | SE 5 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 19 | SW 14 |
23 | 21 | 7 | 7 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | W 3 | — | NW 4 | NW 3 |
— | — | 6 | 28 | 45 | 87 | 57 | 44 | 84 | 55 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 631 | 79 | 1013 | 630 | 55 | 519 | 617 | 144 | 187 | 228 | 86 | 189 | 617 | 86 | 124 | 617 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 86 |
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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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