Beliche
A cove below the cliffs of Cape São Vicente, sheltered from the northerly wind.
Beliche is a cove between Cape São Vicente and Sagres, on the south coast. Facing south, it works with a northerly wind, the most common one, when the west coast is messy, and it gets the north-west swell wrapping around the cape.
You walk down a long staircase, and it fills up easily.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NW, NE |
| Tide | Mid to high |
| Size | 0.8–2.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Beliche
The water is around 15 °C in winter and 20 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Lots of people and surf camps. Respect priority.
Surfing style
Powerful beach break.
Hazards
Rocks, crowds and falling debris from the cliff.
Map
Shapers near Beliche
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Sagres' west-coast beach: hollow peaks at low tide.
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Vila do Bispo
The Algarve south coast's powerful right, which wakes up with big winter swells.
Carrapateira (Aljezur)
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.