
Surf Forecasts:
Vanthrax surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, NW swell with 17,193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with NW swell.
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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vanthrax in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vanthrax over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1897 | 11119 | 14941 | 6306 | 2920 | 2124 | 1674 | 3010 | 4470 | 3923 | 2382 | 1824 | 1042 | 681 | 1236 | 1459 | 2765 | 2422 | 1619 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:11AM3.13m | 3:22PM3.40m | 3:47AM3.40m | 3:59PM3.63m | 4:22AM3.64m | 4:37PM3.82m | 4:58AM3.81m | 5:16PM3.93m | 5:36AM3.92m | 5:57PM3.93m | 6:15AM3.92m | 6:40PM3.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:55PM0.70m | 9:08AM0.72m | 9:32PM0.44m | 9:46AM0.45m | 10:08PM0.21m | 10:24AM0.22m | 10:45PM0.06m | 11:02AM0.05m | 11:22PM-0.01m | 11:42AM-0.04m | 00:02AM0.02m | 12:24PM-0.03m | 00:44AM0.15m | ||||||
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | |
7:13 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
1897 | — | 14941 | 6306 | 2920 | 2124 | 1674 | 3010 | 4470 | 3923 | 2382 | 1824 | 1042 | 681 | 1236 | 1459 | 2765 | 2422 | 1619 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 11119 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 391 | 330 | 37 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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.










