Surf photos at Marbella, Biarritz

Between the Côte des Basques and the Milady, a beach below the cliffs. Were you in the water at Marbella? Pick the day and the time: your photos are in there.

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Wave forecast at Marbella

Time	Swell	Dir.	Wind
	1.2 m13 s2^nd 0.5 m · 5 s	NW	13 km/h E
	1.2 m13 s2^nd 0.5 m · 5 s	NW	9 km/h ENE
	1.1 m13 s2^nd 0.4 m · 5 s	NW	4 km/h NW
Now	1.0 m13 s2^nd 0.4 m · 5 s	NW	8 km/h NW
	0.9 m13 s2^nd 0.4 m · 5 s	NW	10 km/h NW
	0.9 m12 s2^nd 0.4 m · 5 s	NW	12 km/h SSE

Source: Météo-France, MFWAM model (Licence Ouverte), forecast issued 2 November at 1am. Offshore swell (spot facing NW): at the shore, the waves also depend on the sandbanks and the tide.

Marbella surf spot in Biarritz

Getting there: Milady car parks or the clifftop, then walk down.; Directions to the spot →
Good to know: Sand and rock bottom: lefts and rights, often less crowded than the Côte des Basques. Mind the rocks at low tide.
Best tide: Low to mid tide
Level: Intermediate

More about Marbella

Between the Côte des Basques and the Milady, Marbella hides below the cliff. Sand and rock, lefts and rights: often fewer people than at its famous neighbour.

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Marbella: your questions answered

How do you get to the beach at Marbella?

On foot, the only way down is a stone staircase from Avenue de la Milady, and parking nearby is limited, so come by bike or bus if you can. The steps and rocks make access awkward for anyone with reduced mobility.

What tide should you surf at Marbella?

Mid tide is the most often recommended, and several guides suggest the dropping tide. At high tide, the waves break closer to the shore and get harder to catch; whatever the tide, watch out for the rocks at the end of the wave.

Does Marbella work in a big swell?

Marbella is more of a small-swell spot: the rocks hold the sand in place and give hollow but fickle waves. When the swell picks up, the wave breaks further out and peters out quickly, so you spend a lot of time duck-diving for very few waves.

What’s the vibe in the water at Marbella?

It’s a locals’ beach, centred on the Marbella Surf Club, with a slightly cliquey feel. Respect the regulars and the right of way.