
Surf Forecasts:
Belharra surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WNW swell with 6,978 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Thursday (Nov 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 5th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Belharra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | NW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 64 | 72 | 68 | 57 | 178 | 236 | 238 | 142 | 128 | 94 | 68 | 48 | 76 | 81 | 57 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:26AM2.94m | 12:47PM3.25m | 1:26AM3.13m | 1:43PM3.40m | 2:14AM3.32m | 2:30PM3.51m | 2:55AM3.48m | 3:11PM3.58m | 3:31AM3.59m | 3:48PM3.60m | 4:04AM3.64m | 4:22PM3.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.81m | 6:18AM0.96m | 7:01PM0.67m | 7:19AM0.77m | 7:51PM0.52m | 8:08AM0.58m | 8:33PM0.40m | 8:50AM0.42m | 9:10PM0.33m | 9:28AM0.32m | 9:45PM0.31m | 10:04AM0.27m | 10:19PM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
89 | 64 | 35 | 23 | 57 | 178 | 236 | 238 | 142 | 128 | 94 | 68 | 48 | 76 | 81 | 57 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 |
99 | 57 | 35 | 68 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 37 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — |
8 | 31 | 72 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SE 2 | S 4 | SSE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 480 | 419 | 361 |
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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.










