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Vanthrax surfForecast / La Cote Basque / France

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 10 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 Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vanthrax in the next 12 days are 8.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 10th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 12th Feb)26ft (8.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 12th Feb)26ft (8.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
3
2
!
7
5
3
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
3
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
8
WNW
6
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
5
NW
5
NW
3
NW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
2.4
NW
3
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)111812131414161514131310131311121211121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)121414742662569250345830292301460362253125725039228269802623393923131363254629863080
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
SSW
35
SW
40
W
50
W
35
WNW
15
S
15
S
55
WNW
50
WNW
45
N
40
NNW
20
NNW
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:04AM
2.58
10:43PM
2.56
11:37AM
2.45
12:25AM
2.55
1:18PM
2.52
1:47AM
2.71
2:21PM
2.72
2:40AM
2.96
3:05PM
2.95
3:20AM
3.23
3:41PM
3.18
3:54AM
3.49
4:15PM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:24PM
1.38
5:12AM
1.42
5:50PM
1.47
6:44AM
1.40
7:14PM
1.38
7:56AM
1.21
8:15PM
1.16
8:46AM
0.96
8:59PM
0.91
9:26AM
0.70
9:36PM
0.65
10:02AM
0.44
10:11PM
0.42
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise8:11--8:11--8:10--8:07--8:07--8:04--8:03--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:35--6:36--6:37-
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
452-14--2799332113---
Temp. °C16181516171514141211111110886713161413
Feels °C (?)13141412111247108031-113410151211
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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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