Vanthrax surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 02 Feb 2026 CET
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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
12.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vanthrax this week:

The surf forecast for Vanthrax over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vanthrax in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 2nd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 6th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 6th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vanthrax over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
1
2
3
5
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WNW
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)171615131315151413121218171615151414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2256255013372454218231442542195611558477841621546439632516255022002374174416681116
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
20
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
30
WSW
20
SW
0
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSW
20
WNW
15
SW
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06PM
3.73
5:21AM
4.08
5:46PM
3.74
6:00AM
4.05
6:23PM
3.67
6:37AM
3.91
6:58PM
3.54
7:13AM
3.69
7:32PM
3.36
7:48AM
3.42
8:07PM
3.15
8:24AM
3.12
8:45PM
2.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:47AM
-0.02
10:58PM
0.10
11:28AM
-0.07
11:38PM
0.07
12:07PM
-0.02
12:17AM
0.13
12:44PM
0.13
12:54AM
0.28
1:21PM
0.35
1:32AM
0.50
1:57PM
0.61
2:12AM
0.76
2:36PM
0.89
2:56AM
1.03
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise8:22--8:21--8:19--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:15--
Sunset-6:19--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:23--6:25--6:27-
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-41---11--521-2-11-213
Temp. °C14141012131098913121213131011119121012
Feels °C (?)91077964359979126864757
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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 12 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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