Marbella Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.07° N 85.77° W

Marbella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marbella sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.8° 

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


Marbella surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with 351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marbella in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SSW
10
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
238
144
154
281
286
351
279
220
158
154
134
260
258
255
243
322
211
206
191
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
15
S
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
SSW
5
E
15
ENE
10
SSW
5
E
5
E
5
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
5
S
15
ENE
10
ENE
0
E
10
ENE
Wind State
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off
cross
off
off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
off
cross
off
off
glassy
off
High Tide
7:50AM2.14m
8:18PM1.83m
8:41AM2.01m
9:17PM1.72m
9:41AM1.93m
10:26PM1.67m
10:47AM1.90m
11:36PM1.70m
11:51AM1.94m
00:36AM1.80m
12:46PM2.03m
1:25AM1.93m
Low Tide
1:31AM0.58m
2:16PM0.61m
2:20AM0.71m
3:13PM0.71m
3:17AM0.81m
4:20PM0.75m
4:25AM0.86m
5:27PM0.73m
5:33AM0.84m
6:25PM0.66m
6:34AM0.77m
7:13PM0.57m
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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.

Marbella is 36 km (22 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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