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Lat Long: 43.38° N 1.75° W

Vanthrax Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vanthrax sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.3° 

Vanthrax surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vanthrax surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 7PM (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 18,122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s 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.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 25th 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 Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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WNW
13
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4.5
NW
13
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12
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12
2.5
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12
3.5
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12
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2.4
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1.9
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11
2.2
WNW
12
2.4
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12
2.1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
12
2.1
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12
1.8
NW
12
1.7
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12
1.6
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10801
15674
6538
2920
2124
1702
3131
4470
3741
2382
1795
977
754
1361
1667
1277
1688
1220
910
874
678
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
35
WNW
20
WNW
15
SW
5
NNW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
W
5
SSW
5
SE
15
NE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
N
15
NNE
15
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
SW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
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
6:58AM3.83m
7:27PM3.62m
Low Tide
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
1:10PM0.10m
1:29AM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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.

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