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.

In March, Marinella offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.7m and a strong average period of 12.3s, indicating consistent, well-formed waves. The swell is predominantly from the W/NW to NW directions, with the highest frequency (11.34–12.94%) in the 1–2.5m range, providing reliable, medium-sized waves suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers. The dominant wind patterns come from the NW and W sectors; while offshore winds (ideal for surfing) occur only 35% of the time, the majority of winds are light to moderate (0–20kph), reducing chop on most days. However, stronger onshore winds (20–40kph) from the S/SSW directions occasionally degrade conditions. The spot handles larger swells well, with 9–11% of NW swells reaching 2–2.5m, offering occasional powerful waves for experienced riders. Overall, March provides a mix of clean and bumpy sessions, with the best conditions arising when NW swells coincide with lighter winds, delivering punchy, well-shaped waves.