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.

October at Marinella offers promising surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.5m and a solid period of 11.3s, indicating well-organized, powerful waves. The dominant swell directions are from the NW and WNW, contributing the largest share of rideable waves (15.6% and 12.86% in the 1.5-2m range for NW, and 9.59% and 5.46% for WNW). Smaller contributions come from W and SW, but the NW/WNW swells deliver the most consistent energy. Wind conditions are ideal for surfing 42% of the time, with lighter winds (10-20kph) prevailing from the W to SSE. Stronger winds, particularly from the S and SSW, can create choppier conditions, but NW and WNW winds—common for this spot—tend to stay in the 10-30kph range, offering cleaner faces. Expect a mix of shoulder-high to slightly overhead waves, with the best sessions arriving on NW/WNW swells and lighter winds. It's a reliable month for intermediate to advanced surfers, though occasional smaller days suit beginners.