Belharra surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 13 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
17.0° C
(Which is 2.1°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 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 15th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°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
Tuesday
19
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
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.5
NW
6
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
14
1.5
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
83
161
731
931
1351
1731
887
830
619
412
210
126
77
251
746
913
666
471
615
520
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
40
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
SW
5
W
20
WNW
10
SW
0
S
15
NNE
5
S
5
NE
10
N
5
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
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
1:31AM0.09m
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rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
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rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
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9:21
9:22
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:28
2
1
3
2
12
12
3
6
4
2
1
Temp °C
14
15
14
13
14
13
11
12
13
12
14
14
14
16
15
14
17
17
17
20
19
10
11
10
7
7
6
4
7
9
7
8
11
12
13
13
14
15
15
17
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.6
NW
13
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
2.1
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.5
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
19
24
12
138
178
147
830
412
210
126
77
96
746
913
666
471
615
520
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.8
NW
14
0.8
NW
7
Energy kJ
6
10
20
44
251
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.8
NW
7
Energy kJ
40
48
73
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.5
NW
6
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
35
83
161
731
931
1351
1731
887
619
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
209
422
312
136
410
253
312
329
14
136
329
1
1
136
1
0
16
0
0
76
0
Best forecast wave conditions in La Cote Basque
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
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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