Vanthrax surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 CEST
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Vanthrax surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vanthrax sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vanthrax this week:

The surf forecast for Vanthrax over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vanthrax in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 7th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 8th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
5
5
4
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
1.4
NW
1.3
NW
0.9
NW
2.1
NW
2.1
NW
2
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.3
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
NW
0.8
WNW
2.1
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
4
WNW
Period(s) (?)111110151312121214131213132219181716151410
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32942332830914081403121689320272419134110757236063332555573685386319520642930
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
10
W
10
NW
5
SSE
10
E
10
E
20
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
S
10
SE
5
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
WNW
10
W
20
NW
20
NW
15
S
30
NW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:05AM
3.80
6:21PM
3.71
6:36AM
3.69
6:49PM
3.63
7:06AM
3.53
7:18PM
3.49
7:37AM
3.32
7:49PM
3.31
8:09AM
3.08
8:23PM
3.09
8:47AM
2.83
9:05PM
2.86
9:37AM
2.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:48PM
0.13
12:06PM
0.14
12:21AM
0.17
12:38PM
0.26
12:54AM
0.28
1:09PM
0.44
1:28AM
0.46
1:41PM
0.66
2:03AM
0.69
2:16PM
0.90
2:43AM
0.95
2:56PM
1.15
3:32AM
1.20
3:50PM
1.37
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise-7:46--7:43--7:41--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35-
Sunset--8:35--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:42
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Rain (mm)
1-------------9721-105
Temp. °C111112111523211415131927241914111112111011
Feels °C (?)7810101221191313111726231410667943
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Information about the Vanthrax Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vanthrax provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vanthrax can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vanthrax 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 (Vanthrax) 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 Vanthrax 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.

Vanthrax 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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