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 September, Marinella offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.2m and a solid period of 10.6s, indicating well-formed, clean waves. The predominant swell directions are NW and WNW, delivering the most consistent and rideable waves—accounting for the majority of swells in the 0.5–2.5m range. Smaller swells from the north and west also contribute, though less frequently. Wind conditions are favorable for surfing 33% of the time, with lighter winds (0–20kph) dominating, particularly from the NW, WNW, and W, which helps maintain clean faces. However, stronger winds (20–30kph) occasionally appear from the W and SW, potentially creating choppy conditions. Overall, September is a decent month for intermediate to advanced surfers, with the best sessions likely on NW/WNW swells paired with light offshore or sideshore winds.