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Lafitenia surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lafitenia this week:
The surf forecast for Lafitenia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lafitenia in the next 12 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lafitenia over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 58 | 212 | 243 | 211 | 166 | 100 | 165 | 355 | 618 | 430 | 349 | 198 | 82 | 77 | 40 | 64 | 95 | 155 | 53 | 45 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 33 | 19 | 17 | 183 | 561 | 455 | 382 | 319 | 266 | 185 | 137 | 536 | 1162 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:13PM 4.41 | 7:44AM 4.13 | 8:01PM 4.18 | 8:38AM 3.80 | 8:56PM 3.92 | 9:41AM 3.49 | 10:03PM 3.66 | 11:00AM 3.28 | 11:24PM 3.51 | 12:24PM 3.22 | 12:46AM 3.49 | 1:36PM 3.31 | 1:54AM 3.58 | 2:31PM 3.45 | 2:46AM 3.70 | 3:14PM 3.61 | 3:28AM 3.80 | 3:49PM 3.76 | 4:03AM 3.89 | 4:21PM 3.89 | 4:36AM 3.94 | 4:51PM 3.99 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:59PM 0.61 | 1:27AM 0.54 | 1:45PM 0.88 | 2:18AM 0.81 | 2:35PM 1.19 | 3:16AM 1.12 | 3:34PM 1.49 | 4:24AM 1.39 | 4:46PM 1.71 | 5:46AM 1.54 | 6:10PM 1.77 | 7:07AM 1.53 | 7:27PM 1.67 | 8:10AM 1.43 | 8:26PM 1.51 | 8:57AM 1.31 | 9:12PM 1.33 | 9:36AM 1.19 | 9:50PM 1.18 | 10:10AM 1.09 | 10:26PM 1.06 | 10:41AM 1.02 | 10:59PM 0.98 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Lafitenia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lafitenia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lafitenia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lafitenia 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 (Lafitenia) 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 Lafitenia 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.
Lafitenia is 12 km (7 miles) from 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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