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.

February at Marinella, France, offers solid surf conditions with consistent swell and a mix of favorable and challenging wind patterns. The average swell height is 2.0m, supported by a strong 12.9s period, indicating powerful, well-spaced waves ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Swell direction is predominantly from the NW and WNW, contributing to clean, organized waves, while smaller contributions from W and NNW round out the mix. The most rideable conditions (1.5m-2.5m) occur frequently, with NW swells delivering the highest energy (11.27% at 1.5-2m, 8.56% at 2-2.5m). Wind is rideable 39% of the time, typically light to moderate (10-20kph) from N to WSW, though stronger winds (20-30kph) from S and SSW can create choppier conditions. Expect the best sessions when winds are light offshore (N-NE) or sideshore (W-WSW), paired with the dominant NW swell. Overall, February provides reliable waves with occasional premium days when wind and swell align.