Belharra surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
16.7° C
(Which is 3.2°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 Friday (May 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Belharra in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
1
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
6
7
6
18
16
14
13
6
77
93
83
83
46
96
224
387
464
431
295
272
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
SW
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
SW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
E
10
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
SW
5
NNW
15
N
5
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:17AM3.10m
2:04PM2.94m
2:22AM3.24m
2:58PM3.13m
3:13AM3.39m
3:41PM3.30m
3:55AM3.49m
4:18PM3.44m
4:32AM3.56m
4:51PM3.54m
5:06AM3.58m
5:22PM3.59m
5:38AM3.55m
5:52PM3.59m
Low Tide
7:35AM0.84m
7:54PM0.97m
8:33AM0.68m
8:49PM0.77m
9:19AM0.53m
9:33PM0.60m
9:57AM0.42m
10:12PM0.45m
10:31AM0.35m
10:48PM0.36m
11:04AM0.33m
11:22PM0.31m
11:37AM0.36m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
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7:07
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
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9:00
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9
1
3
3
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
15
16
17
16
16
17
15
14
15
14
14
14
14
18
19
18
16
18
16
15
16
15
16
15
16
16
17
14
14
14
13
11
13
12
18
19
17
16
17
15
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.3
NW
4
0.3
NW
4
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
N
4
0.9
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
1
NW
14
1.1
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
1
NW
12
Energy kJ
6
2
3
6
18
16
14
6
3
54
66
70
43
12
96
224
387
464
431
295
272
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
NW
5
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NNW
6
0.5
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
7
6
7
1
1
1
3
13
4
77
93
83
83
46
13
7
7
20
4
5
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
5
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
7
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
2
3
1
6
10
8
8
5
40
23
20
25
23
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.3
NNW
7
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
7
5
9
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
278
182
336
469
343
485
337
131
151
3
1
8
3
6
3
1
0
76
0
1
76
Best forecast wave conditions in La Cote Basque
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
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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