
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNW 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 (Sep 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the table for Beliche over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, and we’ve got a quiet start before things start to cook.
For the first few days, it’s pretty marginal. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have surf, but it’s small and ordinary – nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at knee-to-waist high waves from the NNW, with combined swell energy reading a weak 221 on Friday morning (moderate energy 156 in the arvo) and dropping to a weak 77 on Saturday morning. The water temp is way colder than normal for this time of year at 66° with a whopping -3° anomaly – that’s unusual, so you’ll want a thick suit. There’s a gap of a couple of days with nothing recommended, so don’t bother paddling out until later.
The real standout window starts on Thursday the 17th. Thursday morning is the pick of the whole run. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the NNW, combined energy is a strong 1047, and it’s cranking with a moderate offshore wind. The surf will be clean, powerful, and it’s a solid groundswell with a 9-second period. Beliche is a beach and point break that handles a NW swell nicely, and with the offshore wind, it’s going to hold up well. This is for the advanced crew though – over 5ft and pushing towards 7ft, so it’s not for beginners. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Thursday afternoon keeps it going with a 7ft NW swell, lighter wind, and still clean. That’s another top session.
Looking further out, Saturday the 26th has a decent 6ft NW swell with moderate offshore wind, but it’s not quite the same quality as that Thursday peak. Still worth a paddle if you’re keen.
The end of the run, on Friday the 25th, is a wildcard. Swell height bounces to 7ft from the NW with a very long period of 16 seconds and combined energy screaming at a massive 2136 – that’s strong to very strong. It’s a groundswell with fresh offshore wind, but it’s a full week and a half away, so treat it as promising but not locked in. That long period will make it top-to-bottom at points and reefs, but at a beach setup it might close out. Keep an eye on it.
Between the big days, you’ve got small surf and cross-shore winds spoiling things. Not much to chase.
So, if you’re looking for the best on offer, Thursday the 17th morning gets the nod – solid 6ft NNW swell, clean offshore breeze, and that strong energy. You’ll want to be on it early before the crowds pile in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
163 | 106 | 37 | 52 | 66 | 62 | 103 | 253 | 403 | 363 | 263 | 117 | 77 | 184 | 271 | 653 | 968 | 1057 | 578 | 972 | 569 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:19PM3.16m | 3:41AM2.92m | 3:56PM3.12m | 4:16AM2.90m | 4:31PM2.99m | 4:50AM2.81m | 5:06PM2.80m | 5:23AM2.67m | 5:42PM2.56m | 5:58AM2.50m | 6:18PM2.31m | 6:35AM2.30m | 7:01PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM-0.07m | 9:41AM0.04m | 10:06PM-0.01m | 10:16AM0.08m | 10:38PM0.11m | 10:51AM0.19m | 11:10PM0.29m | 11:26AM0.36m | 11:41PM0.49m | 12:02PM0.56m | 00:15AM0.71m | 12:44PM0.78m | 00:56AM0.93m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NW 11 | — | S 12 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
163 | 106 | 37 | 93 | 93 | 213 | 423 | 253 | 403 | 300 | 178 | 114 | 73 | 25 | 60 | — | 3 | 343 | 578 | 972 | 569 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 10 | ESE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | ESE 5 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | S 11 | ESE 4 |
54 | 46 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 62 | 51 | 26 | 403 | 363 | 263 | 117 | 77 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 115 | 469 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 9 | S 13 | — | — | S 12 | — | S 16 |
4 | 4 | 26 | 25 | 52 | 54 | 103 | 31 | — | — | 36 | 32 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | N 3 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 657 | 292 | — | 446 | 249 | 1 | 4 | 184 | 271 | 653 | 968 | 1057 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 884 | 69 | 764 | 772 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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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