
Surf Forecasts:
Belharra surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with WNW swell.
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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Belharra in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Belharra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
595 | 534 | 486 | 389 | 237 | 469 | 829 | 883 | 649 | 435 | 355 | 268 | 194 | 897 | 1500 | 1338 | 1018 | 678 | 583 | 429 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:35AM2.65m | 2:51PM2.92m | 3:18AM2.90m | 3:30PM3.19m | 3:53AM3.15m | 4:04PM3.45m | 4:25AM3.39m | 4:36PM3.68m | 4:56AM3.60m | 5:09PM3.85m | 5:28AM3.75m | 5:42PM3.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10PM1.24m | 8:27AM1.22m | 9:00PM0.97m | 9:11AM0.95m | 9:38PM0.69m | 9:48AM0.68m | 10:12PM0.43m | 10:22AM0.43m | 10:44PM0.20m | 10:55AM0.22m | 11:17PM0.05m | 11:29AM0.08m | 11:50PM-0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
595 | 534 | 486 | 389 | 237 | 469 | 829 | 883 | 649 | 435 | 355 | 268 | 194 | 897 | 1500 | 1338 | 1018 | 678 | 583 | 429 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | — | — | N 5 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | N 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NW 14 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 18 | — | — | 12 | 191 | 169 | — | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 32 | 175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 19 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 19 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | 26 | 19 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 |
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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.










