
Surf Forecasts:
Belharra surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Belharra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 373 | 341 | 200 | 155 | 106 | 194 | 478 | 433 | 362 | 284 | 240 | 166 | 114 | 76 | 58 | 57 | 69 | 33 | 64 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:52PM2.84m | 3:24AM2.80m | 3:43PM3.01m | 4:10AM2.96m | 4:25PM3.19m | 4:48AM3.11m | 5:02PM3.37m | 5:23AM3.24m | 5:37PM3.53m | 5:56AM3.34m | 6:09PM3.64m | 6:28AM3.41m | 6:41PM3.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM1.22m | 8:57PM1.10m | 9:15AM1.10m | 9:47PM0.94m | 10:02AM0.92m | 10:30PM0.75m | 10:42AM0.74m | 11:09PM0.58m | 11:18AM0.59m | 11:44PM0.45m | 11:52AM0.46m | 00:18AM0.35m | 12:26PM0.39m | 00:51AM0.30m | |||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 36 | 36 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 37 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 37 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 |
— | 5 | — | — | 4 | 106 | 118 | 478 | 433 | 362 | 284 | 240 | 166 | 114 | 76 | 58 | 57 | 69 | 33 | 64 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | N 12 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 50 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | NW 7 |
131 | 373 | 341 | 200 | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 56 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 215 | 1156 | 136 | 52 | 185 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 185 | 3 | 8 | 76 | 6 | 6 | 333 | 6 |
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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.










