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Vanthrax surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 13 Jan 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
13.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 17th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
2
1
2
1
1
2
5
4
5
4
4
5
2
4
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.7
NW
2.3
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
NW
1.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)121212131212111222181616161615141312111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)890603539543368317452481489357254855352553159914671307818571236669476340
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
S
30
S
15
S
15
S
5
W
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
NE
5
WSW
0
ENE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcrosscrossglasscross-
on		glassglassoffglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:04AM
2.67
12:38PM
2.65
1:13AM
2.74
1:46PM
2.72
2:11AM
2.88
2:39PM
2.86
2:58AM
3.06
3:23PM
3.03
3:38AM
3.26
4:01PM
3.18
4:15AM
3.44
4:36PM
3.31
4:49AM
3.59
5:09PM
3.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11AM
1.28
6:41PM
1.25
7:19AM
1.20
7:43PM
1.17
8:16AM
1.06
8:34PM
1.02
9:03AM
0.87
9:17PM
0.85
9:44AM
0.69
9:56PM
0.68
10:22AM
0.52
10:32PM
0.53
10:58AM
0.39
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-8:37--8:37--8:36--8:36--8:34--8:34--8:33-
Sunset--5:52--5:53--5:54--5:57--5:58--5:59--6:00
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Rain (mm)
---------7---------1-
Temp. °C1216171515151114151012131111129999910
Feels °C (?)9101011131399106989810577789
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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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