Marbella Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.07° N 85.77° W

Marbella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Marbella sea temperature is
30.2° C
2.1° 

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


Marbella surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,201 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marbella in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
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3
3
3
3
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3
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0
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
804
777
1160
1109
991
1041
677
606
598
428
434
416
422
341
477
355
350
238
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
SSW
15
NE
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
SE
5
ENE
5
E
5
NE
10
W
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
W
10
E
Wind State
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off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
3:31AM2.59m
3:48PM2.57m
4:17AM2.65m
4:33PM2.52m
5:00AM2.63m
5:17PM2.43m
5:42AM2.56m
6:00PM2.30m
6:23AM2.44m
6:44PM2.14m
7:05AM2.29m
7:29PM1.98m
Low Tide
9:15PM0.02m
9:40AM0.14m
10:00PM0.00m
10:28AM0.13m
10:43PM0.05m
11:13AM0.16m
11:25PM0.15m
11:57AM0.24m
00:06AM0.28m
12:41PM0.36m
00:48AM0.43m
1:26PM0.49m
1:31AM0.58m
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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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