Marinella - surf spot statistics

Marinella, France, offers the best surf conditions during the winter and early autumn months, with consistent ground swells and relatively manageable wind conditions. From January to February, ground swells dominate at 86-88%, providing powerful waves averaging 2.0-2.1 meters. However, wind conditions are less favorable, with good winds only occurring around 39% of the time. March sees a slight drop in ground swell (80%) and swell size (1.7m), but wind conditions worsen further. By April, ground swells decrease significantly (63%), while wind swells increase, resulting in smaller waves (1.4m) and poorer winds (69% bad conditions). The worst months for surfing are May through August, where wind swells take over, ground swells drop below 50%, and wave size diminishes to just 1.0m. Wind conditions are particularly unfavorable in summer, with bad winds exceeding 70%. September brings a return of better ground swells (48%) and slightly improved wind conditions, followed by October, where swells strengthen to 1.5m and favorable winds increase to 42%. November and December mark the return of powerful winter conditions, with ground swells rising to 75-84%, waves growing to 1.8-1.9m, and wind conditions improving again (40-42% good winds). Overall, the best windows for surfing are late autumn to early winter (October-December) and late winter (January-February), offering the strongest and cleanest waves, though wind conditions remain a limiting factor throughout the year.

April at Marinella, France, offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.4m and a solid period of 11.2s, indicating well-organized, powerful waves. The majority of swells come from the W, WNW, and NW directions, with the largest waves (1-2.5m+) predominantly generated by NW and WNW swells, which provide the best surf potential. Smaller swells from the W and NNW contribute to the mix, ensuring varied conditions. Wind conditions are favorable only 31% of the time, with lighter winds (0-20kph) from N to NW directions being the most common. However, stronger winds (>20kph) from the W and WNW can disrupt conditions, making sessions less ideal. Overall, April delivers a mix of surfable days, with the best opportunities arising when NW/WNW swells coincide with light offshore or cross-shore winds. Intermediate to advanced surfers will find the most potential, especially on days with 1.5m+ swell and clean wind conditions. Expect some inconsistency, but patience will reward with quality sessions.