Belharra surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

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Belharra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Belharra sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Belharra this week:

The surf forecast for Belharra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Belharra in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 16th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Belharra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.8
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.7
NNW
5
1
NW
5
1
NW
6
1.7
NW
6
2
NW
8
2.2
NW
12
2.3
NW
11
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
0.7
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.7
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
80
51
36
54
25
46
61
231
507
1302
1171
674
1019
811
526
321
274
523
1080
2003
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NE
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
NW
35
WNW
25
NW
25
W
40
WNW
20
NNW
10
ENE
15
N
15
SW
15
W
15
NW
10
SW
0
W
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:12AM2.98m
1:53PM2.93m
2:08AM3.20m
2:42PM3.20m
2:58AM3.45m
3:28PM3.47m
3:46AM3.68m
4:12PM3.70m
4:33AM3.84m
4:56PM3.88m
5:21AM3.92m
5:42PM3.97m
6:09AM3.89m
Low Tide
6:54PM1.16m
7:34AM0.87m
7:52PM0.94m
8:25AM0.62m
8:43PM0.67m
9:11AM0.37m
9:30PM0.39m
9:55AM0.18m
10:16PM0.15m
10:40AM0.06m
11:03PM-0.02m
11:25AM0.02m
11:50PM-0.09m
12:11PM0.08m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:27
2
1
2
2
1
4
2
2
4
1
Temp °C
17
16
15
15
15
14
15
14
13
14
13
13
15
15
13
15
14
14
16
15
13
15
15
13
13
12
11
11
11
7
7
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
11
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.8
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
6
0.3
NW
8
0.7
NW
7
0.7
NNW
5
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.2
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
13
0.8
NW
10
2.2
NW
9
1.8
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
15
1.7
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
94
80
51
11
54
25
24
25
17
114
132
811
526
321
176
523
1080
2003
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
NW
19
0.7
NW
16
0.8
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
2
2
18
9
19
5
11
15
274
109
145
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
7
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
7
0.4
WNW
3
1
NW
5
1
NW
6
1.7
NW
6
2
NW
8
2.2
NW
12
2.3
NW
11
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
36
3
46
61
231
507
1302
1171
674
1019
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
49
76
6
16
76
303
326
422
293
293
410
253
136
819
38
59
76
1
126
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in La Cote Basque
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
7
8
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Belharra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Belharra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Belharra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Belharra 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 (Belharra) 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 Belharra 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.

Belharra is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Fuenterrabia. If you plan a holiday in La Cote Basque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fuenterrabia. Fuenterrabia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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