
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what’s coming for Beliche over the next couple of weeks.
Right from the start, it’s a quiet, frustrating picture. From Sunday 5 July through Saturday 11 July, the swell is tiny – 1ft to 2ft at best, with wave energy stuck in the low double digits (34 to 55). There’s just no push. Winds are mostly offshore or clean, but with no waves to surf, it’s a waiting game. Water temp is 68°, about average for this time of year.
Things start to change Sunday 12 July. Swell comes up to 3ft to 4ft from the WNW and NW, and energy climbs into the moderate range (182 to 215). Winds stay clean, cross-offshore, but the reports still say poor conditions – it doesn’t line up. That pattern holds Monday 13 July and Tuesday 14 July, with waist-high swell and moderate energy (186 to 222), but fresh, strong wind spoils it.
Wednesday 15 July and Thursday 16 July drop back down to 2ft to 3ft, energy falls off (38 to 114), and the wind is fresh and strong. Not worth it.
Then a real lull. Friday 17 July through Saturday 18 July, it’s 0.3ft to 1ft with energy in the single digits and low 30s. Two days of nothing.
The standout arrives Sunday 19 July. Swell jumps to 8ft to 8ft from the NNW, energy surging into the strong range (515 to 782). It’s a big pulse, but the period is 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s short-period wind swell, not the clean groundswell we’d want. Conditions are still marginal, with moderate cross-offshore winds. At this size, beginners should stay out – it’s expert-only by Sunday afternoon.
Monday 20 July is the best call. Swell holds at 8ft to 10ft from the NNW, period a touch longer at 9 seconds, and energy hits 932 to 1239 – very strong. Morning has offshore wind (NNW at 12 mph), which will keep the waves clean. This is big, powerful, only for experienced surfers. By afternoon the wind picks up to 18 mph and goes cross-offshore. Get the dawn session. Beliche is a beach and point setup – with this size and shortish period, the point will handle it better. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.
So you’re waiting nearly two weeks for the real action. That’s Monday 20 July – big NNW swell, offshore morning, experts only. A long-range call, but that’s the one to pencil in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 10 | 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 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
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17 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 55 | 53 | 27 | 32 | 103 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 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 | 7:05AM0.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | |
8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | 8:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
59 | 54 | 50 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 55 | 53 | 27 | 26 | 103 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | WNW 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | S 16 | W 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 6 |
17 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 63 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | W 8 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
17 | 25 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 90 | 37 | 37 | 71 | 39 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 184 | 699 | 55 | 704 | 662 | 55 | 519 | 617 | 189 | 189 | 383 | 86 | 189 | 622 | 258 | 189 | 10 | 5 | 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.
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