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Belharra surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.0° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Belharra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 17th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Belharra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, near gales from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 7 | NW 11 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | |
47 | 19 | 58 | 103 | 565 | 819 | 1205 | 1176 | 851 | 723 | 573 | 408 | 201 | 109 | 73 | 365 | 780 | 932 | 655 | 453 | 391 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:29PM3.97m | 6:59AM3.76m | 7:18PM3.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:39AM-0.05m | 12:58PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
 | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | 9:28 |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 4 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 47 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 199 | 181 | 195 | 851 | 723 | — | 408 | 201 | 109 | 73 | 365 | 780 | 932 | 655 | 453 | 391 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 11 | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 19 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 44 | 34 | 43 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | NW 18 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 49 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 58 | 103 | 565 | 819 | 1205 | 1176 | — | — | 573 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 209 | 422 | 353 | 312 | 383 | 227 | 312 | 329 | 38 | 136 | 136 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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