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Continuing clean conditions at Vanthrax (calm at SanSebastianFuenterrabia 4 km from Vanthrax).
1 h 8 min ago
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 Thursday (Mar 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vanthrax in the next 12 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 26th Mar) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 26th Mar) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vanthrax over the next 12 days.
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Mon 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1571 | 1302 | 3009 | 3745 | 4753 | 3580 | 2863 | 3652 | 2866 | 2386 | 7101 | 13221 | 3770 | 1316 | 511 | 256 | 149 | 117 | 87 | 257 | 127 | 384 | 461 | 518 | 405 | 317 | 217 | 170 | 937 | 2055 | 1618 | 751 | 560 | 660 | 411 | 328 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26AM 4.23 | 5:48PM 3.97 | 6:05AM 4.07 | 6:24PM 3.83 | 6:43AM 3.80 | 7:00PM 3.62 | 7:22AM 3.46 | 7:37PM 3.34 | 8:02AM 3.10 | 8:18PM 3.05 | 8:50AM 2.75 | 9:11PM 2.76 | 10:02AM 2.49 | 10:39PM 2.57 | 11:56AM 2.41 | 12:29AM 2.60 | 1:23PM 2.55 | 1:40AM 2.79 | 2:14PM 2.77 | 2:26AM 3.03 | 2:51PM 3.00 | 3:01AM 3.27 | 3:22PM 3.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:06PM -0.18 | 11:31AM -0.23 | 11:46PM -0.13 | 12:09PM -0.05 | 12:25AM 0.04 | 12:46PM 0.23 | 1:05AM 0.30 | 1:24PM 0.56 | 1:47AM 0.63 | 2:04PM 0.90 | 2:35AM 0.96 | 2:54PM 1.23 | 3:38AM 1.26 | 4:05PM 1.47 | 5:10AM 1.41 | 5:45PM 1.52 | 6:45AM 1.33 | 7:08PM 1.37 | 7:48AM 1.12 | 8:02PM 1.12 | 8:31AM 0.87 | 8:41PM 0.86 | 9:06AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Hendaye which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Vanthrax.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Mon 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Summary | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | mod. rain | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | rain shwrs | clear | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 |
| Low °C | 14 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
