Marbella Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.07° N 85.77° W

Marbella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marbella sea temperature is
30.0°C
2.5° 

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


Marbella surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Oct 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marbella in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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1.3
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1.1
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1.1
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0.9
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0.8
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0.9
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18
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
883
704
623
536
476
401
276
450
558
719
728
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964
1044
917
894
631
543
536
Wind (km/h)
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10
WSW
5
ENE
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10
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High Tide
4:33AM2.44m
5:01PM2.20m
5:11AM2.33m
5:40PM2.10m
5:50AM2.21m
6:21PM1.98m
6:32AM2.08m
7:08PM1.87m
7:20AM1.96m
8:03PM1.80m
8:16AM1.86m
9:06PM1.77m
Low Tide
10:23PM0.33m
10:53AM0.22m
11:01PM0.41m
11:31AM0.32m
11:39PM0.52m
12:12PM0.44m
00:20AM0.64m
12:56PM0.56m
1:07AM0.76m
1:46PM0.67m
2:03AM0.86m
2:45PM0.75m
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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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