Belharra surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 CEST
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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
18.7° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Belharra in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
1.1
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
630
513
488
359
273
182
130
143
86
41
41
24
71
60
23
113
121
68
353
301
265
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
5
E
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
NNE
15
NNE
5
E
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
N
10
NW
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
NW
10
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:19PM3.03m
2:37AM3.17m
3:06PM3.15m
3:23AM3.21m
3:46PM3.26m
4:04AM3.26m
4:22PM3.35m
4:41AM3.29m
4:57PM3.41m
5:17AM3.31m
5:30PM3.45m
5:52AM3.30m
6:05PM3.45m
Low Tide
8:12PM0.89m
8:40AM0.74m
9:01PM0.78m
9:22AM0.68m
9:43PM0.68m
10:00AM0.63m
10:22PM0.59m
10:37AM0.60m
11:00PM0.52m
11:13AM0.59m
11:37PM0.50m
11:50AM0.60m
00:15AM0.52m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:35
9:36
9:36
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:39
13
Temp °C
27
33
32
27
32
28
24
29
28
22
23
19
18
19
17
19
20
18
20
21
17
25
30
32
26
31
28
25
28
28
23
24
18
17
19
17
19
20
19
21
21
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
630
513
488
359
273
182
130
143
86
41
41
20
19
20
23
113
121
68
353
301
265
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
W
3
0.2
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
6
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
3
1
1
3
1
14
23
11
16
65
18
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
11
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.4
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
4
5
17
16
12
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.8
WNW
4
1.1
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
4
24
71
60
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
36
6
6
394
20
359
596
32
1
76
3
0
76
Best forecast wave conditions in La Cote Basque
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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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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