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Vanthrax surf Forecast / La Cote Basque / France

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 CEST
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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 14.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 13.5 °C max: 15.0 °C min: 12.0 °C)
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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 14.3°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 13.5 °C max: 15.0 °C min: 12.0 °C)


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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vanthrax in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 28th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 28th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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

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Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.6
NW
1.9
WNW
2.5
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.9
NW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.6
WNW
2
WNW
2
WNW
1.5
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.1
NW
1.7
WNW
2.1
NW
1.4
NW
0.8
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
Period(s) (?)656611101012121110109988888111112111098677121111101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2539668015453871219527926154152681761295353932072025849741063505216145184211440158164150114100965250
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
SW
5
WSW
5
N
10
ESE
20
S
25
W
10
SW
5
N
10
NW
5
N
5
ENE
10
N
5
SE
10
W
5
NW
10
SSE
5
ENE
15
NNW
5
SE
5
E
10
NNE
5
SSW
10
ESE
5
NNE
15
S
10
SE
5
SSE
10
WSW
45
WNW
35
WNW
15
W
10
W
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscrossoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:18PM
3.59
6:35AM
3.51
6:49PM
3.53
7:08AM
3.38
7:23PM
3.42
7:46AM
3.22
8:03PM
3.27
8:31AM
3.03
8:53PM
3.10
9:30AM
2.85
9:58PM
2.97
10:48AM
2.73
11:21PM
2.94
12:18PM
2.77
12:44AM
3.07
1:34PM
2.97
1:53AM
3.32
2:34PM
3.25
2:51AM
3.59
3:24PM
3.52
3:41AM
3.82
4:10PM
3.76
4:29AM
3.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:25AM
0.35
12:39PM
0.44
12:59AM
0.44
1:13PM
0.58
1:36AM
0.58
1:51PM
0.74
2:19AM
0.74
2:37PM
0.92
3:14AM
0.91
3:35PM
1.08
4:25AM
1.01
4:52PM
1.17
5:49AM
0.98
6:16PM
1.11
7:07AM
0.79
7:29PM
0.89
8:11AM
0.51
8:29PM
0.61
9:03AM
0.25
9:21PM
0.32
9:50AM
0.05
10:09PM
0.09
10:34AM
-0.06
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise--7:05--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50
Sunset9:01--9:02--9:04--9:05--9:06--9:07--9:08--9:09--9:10--9:12--9:13--9:15--
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Rain (mm)
23-25--2----------2--195----814312221
Temp. °C131214141217181112141311121315161614151416181514181716171413131311131312
Feels °C (?)991211111312610111191011121414131313151715121716141612867810119

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

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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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