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Marbella Surf Forecast
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Marbella surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 11 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Marbella surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Marbella sea temperature is
30.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Marbella in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 13th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Marbella over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
287 | 258 | 255 | 251 | 160 | 222 | 216 | 523 | 551 | 529 | 308 | 521 | 469 | 373 | 309 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 136 | 180 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | |
High Tide | 9:56PM1.86m | 10:33AM2.08m | 10:59PM1.91m | 11:27AM2.22m | 11:58PM2.00m | 12:19PM2.39m | 00:52AM2.12m | 1:09PM2.54m | 1:44AM2.24m | 2:00PM2.66m | 2:34AM2.35m | 2:50PM2.73m | 3:25AM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.80m | 4:07AM0.68m | 4:55PM0.68m | 5:03AM0.62m | 5:53PM0.52m | 5:57AM0.52m | 6:46PM0.34m | 6:50AM0.40m | 7:36PM0.17m | 7:42AM0.28m | 8:25PM0.03m | 8:33AM0.18m | 9:14PM-0.05m | 9:25AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 |
 | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | 5:57 |
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Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 287 | 258 | 255 | 133 | 131 | 138 | 138 | 523 | 551 | 529 | 308 | 521 | 469 | 373 | 309 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 136 | 180 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 125 | 102 | 130 | 251 | 160 | 147 | 144 | 102 | 100 | 94 | 169 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 26 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 94 | 26 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 12 | W 15 | W 15 | S 10 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 81 | 43 | 42 | 21 | 81 | 222 | 216 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 66 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 37 | 33 | 81 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
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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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