
Surf Forecasts:
Bellows surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, E swell with 2,252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bellows this week:
The surf forecast for Bellows over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bellows in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bellows over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 14 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
440 | 456 | 392 | 392 | 485 | 2012 | 690 | 1679 | 1930 | 1703 | 1676 | 1676 | 856 | 1008 | 966 | 511 | 272 | 195 | 184 | 196 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:02AM0.54m | 10:54AM0.59m | 11:56AM0.64m | 12:39PM0.68m | 11:21PM0.29m | 1:14PM0.70m | 00:23AM0.35m | 1:44PM0.70m | 1:12AM0.41m | 2:10PM0.68m | 1:57AM0.46m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10AM0.03m | 2:48AM0.04m | 4:19AM0.02m | 8:00PM0.22m | 5:27AM-0.01m | 7:55PM0.20m | 6:20AM-0.02m | 8:07PM0.17m | 7:05AM-0.01m | 8:24PM0.14m | |||||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | S 12 | E 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NW 10 | E 13 |
121 | 107 | 264 | 357 | 485 | 96 | 690 | 129 | 137 | 198 | 195 | 356 | 678 | 1624 | 966 | 511 | 272 | 173 | 142 | 98 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NW 16 | NW 15 | ENE 13 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | E 14 | NW 10 | E 14 | NNW 10 |
59 | 85 | 108 | 146 | 139 | 31 | 134 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 860 | 85 | 207 | 104 | 195 | 137 | 179 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | N 10 | NW 16 | — | NNW 13 | WSW 11 | E 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | E 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
66 | 64 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 30 | 48 | 19 | 8 | 10 | — | 18 | 23 | 153 | 81 | 84 | 184 | 36 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 7 | ESE 8 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
440 | 456 | 392 | 392 | 394 | 2012 | 320 | 1679 | 1930 | 1703 | 1676 | 1676 | 856 | 1008 | 1168 | — | — | — | — | 196 | 193 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 118 | 50 | 54 | 118 | 43 | 43 | 117 | 17 | 43 | 49 | 51 | 120 | 114 | 143 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 43 | 43 |
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Information about the Bellows Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bellows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bellows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bellows 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 (Bellows) 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 Bellows 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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