
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Beliche over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – the run of surf we’ve got is a bit of a mixed bag, and it’s going to take some patience.
The overall pattern is dominated by a long stretch of clean, offshore winds, but the swell is mostly small and weak. The initial setup is pretty underwhelming, with tiny waves and poor conditions. Things start to get a bit more interesting around the 17th of July, when the swell starts to build, but the wind gets strong and the quality remains poor. The standout period looks to be the 21st of July, Tuesday afternoon, when we finally get a brief window of decent surf.
For the first few days, it’s a struggle. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about 1° cooler than usual for this time of year, so pretty average. The first real, albeit small, window is Monday morning, 13th July at Beliche. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the NW with a short period of 8 seconds, but the real beauty is the clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is weak (117), so it’s a small-wave session, but the glassy surface will make it fun log or fish territory.
The best on offer in the whole 16-day window is Tuesday afternoon, 21st July. The swell is a solid 5ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, giving it some decent push. The real winner here is the moderate offshore wind from the NNW, cleaning everything up beautifully. The combined energy is moderate (417), and it’s the only point in the forecast that gets a score of 2 out of 10. This is your window for a proper session – the wind is offshore, the waves are a good size, and it’s from the optimum NW direction. Get on it.
The second week is a bit of a washout, honestly. From the 22nd of July onwards, the swell stays around 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is mostly cross-off or fresh offshore, and the surf quality is consistently rated as poor. The new moon on the 24th brings a larger swell near 7ft from the NNW with a 10-second period and moderate energy (926), but the cross-offshore wind and size mean it’s more suited to experienced surfers. The combination of decent size, clean conditions, and the fact that it’s a beach and point setup means the wind is holding it open, but it’s a raw, powerful wave that won’t be forgiving.
Overall, it’s a tale of two weeks: a weak start, one standout afternoon, and then a long stretch of strong, clean but unsurfable conditions. The first week is a waiting game, the 21st is your best bet, and the second week is for the die-hards. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
193 | 180 | 161 | 98 | 70 | 91 | 65 | 52 | 35 | 28 | 54 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 249 | 207 | 223 | 413 | 290 | 419 | 712 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:24PM2.71m | 1:56AM2.65m | 2:18PM2.90m | 2:50AM2.76m | 3:09PM3.06m | 3:40AM2.82m | 3:58PM3.16m | 4:28AM2.82m | 4:44PM3.16m | 5:13AM2.76m | 5:30PM3.08m | 5:58AM2.65m | 6:15PM2.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42PM0.29m | 8:01AM0.31m | 8:37PM0.11m | 8:52AM0.20m | 9:28PM-0.01m | 9:40AM0.13m | 10:17PM-0.06m | 10:25AM0.11m | 11:03PM-0.02m | 11:10AM0.17m | 11:48PM0.09m | 11:54AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.26m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | S 19 | — |
193 | 180 | 161 | 98 | 70 | 91 | 65 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 22 | — | — | — | 7 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | SW 14 | SW 18 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 7 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | N 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
15 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 |
1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 28 | 54 | 90 | 69 | 74 | 249 | 207 | 223 | 413 | 290 | 419 | 712 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 383 | 0 | 0 | 263 | 55 | 0 | 10 | 55 | 101 | 256 | 86 | 101 | 246 | 69 | 69 | 1052 | 55 | 69 | 722 | 260 |
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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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