
Surf Forecasts:
Beliche surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Beliche in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Beliche over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, with the Imperial version. Let’s break down what Beliche has got cooking.
First thing – the water’s at 66°, which is about 5° colder than normal. That’s a big anomaly, so don’t even think about a shorty. You’ll be frozen.
The week starts slow. Friday the 11th has small 3ft waves from the NNW, with a light cross-off wind. Just surfable, nothing special (combined energy 151).
Saturday the 12th is the early pick. Morning offshore breeze at 5 mph, 3ft NNW swell, and only 82 combined energy – weak but glassy clean. The afternoon bumps up a touch to 118. It’s small, but it’s your cleanest option.
Sunday the 13th afternoon is the first real standout. 4ft NW swell with a proper 13-second period, light offshore-cross wind, and 431 combined energy. Clean, longer-period groundswell – perfect for the point at Beliche. Not for beginners, but everyone else will have fun.
Monday the 14th holds 4ft NW swell but the quality fades to ordinary.
Wednesday the 16th gets wild. 8ft to 10ft NNW swell with strong 25 mph winds. Combined energy hits 1275. That’s expert-only, short-period junk. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.
Thursday the 17th morning is the absolute highlight. 7ft NNW swell, 9-second period, moderate offshore wind, and 1324 combined energy. “Very good surf conditions” – big, clean, powerful waves. It’s the best of the whole outlook. Advanced surfers only.
Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are solid paddling days with 5ft to 6ft NW swell and clean conditions.
Then from Sunday the 20th all the way through to Saturday the 26th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The wind swings east and southeast, cross-shore and cross-onshore, ruining the surface. Even when combined energy hits 2092 on the 25th, it’s lumpy, choppy, and blown out. Not worth your time.
Bottom line: Saturday the 12th for small clean waves, but the big standout is Thursday morning the 17th – 7ft NW, offshore wind, and plenty of grunt. After that, the forecast goes quiet and ugly. Don’t miss that Thursday window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
96 | 37 | 49 | 64 | 57 | 103 | 400 | 403 | 383 | 263 | 143 | 77 | 216 | 271 | 919 | 1275 | 1331 | 680 | 1128 | 754 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 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 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NW 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NW 11 | SE 5 | S 12 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
96 | 37 | 111 | 90 | 158 | 365 | 236 | 365 | 230 | 263 | 114 | 75 | 26 | 60 | 1 | 3 | 234 | 680 | 1128 | 754 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | ESE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ESE 7 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | ESE 6 | S 13 | — | S 12 | NW 12 | S 16 | ESE 4 |
51 | 28 | 49 | 64 | 57 | 51 | 400 | 403 | 383 | 105 | 143 | 77 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 644 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
4 | 29 | 33 | 54 | 54 | 103 | 31 | 26 | — | 36 | 47 | 25 | 15 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 560 | 344 | — | 328 | — | — | 8 | 216 | 271 | 919 | 1275 | 1331 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 523 | 523 | 637 | 69 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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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