Marbella Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.07° N 85.77° W

Marbella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marbella sea temperature is
30.2°C
2.4° 

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


Marbella surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Marbella this week:

The surf forecast for Marbella over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marbella in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marbella over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
16
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16
0.8
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16
0.8
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15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
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14
0.8
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0.8
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11
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
421
480
339
309
301
293
258
215
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228
346
492
478
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363
281
302
232
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SE
5
SSE
10
SW
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WSW
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E
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ESE
15
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5
E
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WNW
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NNE
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High Tide
11:59PM1.84m
12:13PM1.96m
00:47AM2.00m
1:02PM2.06m
1:28AM2.17m
1:45PM2.17m
2:06AM2.33m
2:25PM2.27m
2:43AM2.47m
3:04PM2.34m
3:20AM2.58m
3:43PM2.38m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.72m
6:04AM0.79m
6:32PM0.63m
6:55AM0.66m
7:14PM0.52m
7:38AM0.51m
7:52PM0.41m
8:18AM0.36m
8:29PM0.32m
8:57AM0.23m
9:06PM0.24m
9:36AM0.13m
9:44PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Marbella Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Marbella provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Marbella can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Marbella 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 (Marbella) 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 Marbella 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.

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