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
17.4° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Monday (May 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Belharra in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 11th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 11th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.3
NW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1
NNW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.7
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
1.7
NW
6
2.3
NW
7
3
NW
9
3
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
59
56
47
30
23
94
52
328
194
127
68
33
25
50
209
485
1162
1396
1318
931
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
S
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
35
WNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
10:26AM2.58m
10:54PM2.77m
11:42AM2.58m
00:07AM2.82m
12:54PM2.71m
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
Low Tide
4:32PM1.31m
5:26AM1.21m
5:46PM1.29m
6:35AM1.08m
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
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
1
5
1
4
4
11
7
6
4
Temp °C
18
22
19
19
19
17
17
17
16
14
16
15
14
15
15
14
13
13
11
13
13
17
21
17
16
18
15
14
14
14
12
13
13
12
13
13
10
8
8
3
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
4
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
7
0.7
NW
9
1.3
NW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.7
NW
6
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
12
0.4
NNW
13
Energy kJ
73
59
56
47
30
8
94
52
86
194
15
33
9
8
6
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
NW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NNE
5
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
45
59
24
11
5
23
10
45
7
5
5
12
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
10
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
13
8
7
6
11
2
12
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
1.4
NW
9
1.2
NNW
7
1
NNW
6
0.7
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
1.7
NW
6
2.3
NW
7
3
NW
9
3
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
5
328
127
68
25
50
209
485
1162
1396
1318
931
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
3
3
6
6
20
6
59
136
0
11
76
20
36
457
326
38
789
429
345
557
136
Best forecast wave conditions in La Cote Basque
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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