Marbella Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.07° N 85.77° W

Marbella Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 23 Jul 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,741 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Jul 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Marbella in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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23
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
26
0.9
SW
8
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
24
1.1
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
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17
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
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Energy kJ
105
118
444
271
1015
641
647
1210
920
1099
1062
791
800
1591
1741
1682
1330
1194
1149
844
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
5
WSW
10
SE
10
NE
10
SW
10
NE
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
E
5
ENE
5
SW
10
E
5
ENE
5
SSW
5
ESE
0
ESE
10
SW
5
ENE
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:04PM1.77m
10:25AM2.02m
11:07PM1.73m
11:24AM2.00m
00:09AM1.75m
12:21PM2.03m
1:04AM1.81m
1:12PM2.09m
1:52AM1.91m
1:58PM2.17m
2:35AM2.02m
2:40PM2.23m
Low Tide
4:02PM0.66m
4:03AM0.76m
5:02PM0.68m
5:03AM0.80m
6:02PM0.65m
6:03AM0.78m
6:55PM0.59m
6:58AM0.73m
7:42PM0.51m
7:47AM0.66m
8:24PM0.42m
8:31AM0.59m
9:02PM0.35m
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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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