Marbella Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.07° N 85.77° W

Marbella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marbella sea temperature is
30.1° 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 739 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
864
748
657
544
393
382
318
217
331
301
362
328
301
268
132
194
183
159
206
207
194
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
SW
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
SW
10
E
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
E
5
S
10
NW
10
NE
15
NE
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
S
10
ENE
Wind State
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High Tide
8:38PM1.93m
9:08AM2.28m
9:40PM1.91m
10:09AM2.31m
10:48PM1.93m
11:14AM2.36m
11:56PM2.00m
12:19PM2.44m
1:01AM2.13m
1:21PM2.52m
2:01AM2.27m
2:18PM2.59m
2:57AM2.41m
Low Tide
2:38PM0.57m
2:40AM0.55m
3:38PM0.53m
3:40AM0.55m
4:43PM0.47m
4:47AM0.53m
5:48PM0.38m
5:55AM0.46m
6:51PM0.26m
7:01AM0.37m
7:49PM0.13m
8:02AM0.27m
8:43PM0.03m
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9
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Temp °C
31
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27
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28
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Feels °C
35
33
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32
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34
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29
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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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