Cabopino

Marbella · Spanish Mediterranean · Spain

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A long sandy beach of about 1.5 km next to the small Puerto Cabopino marina, east of Marbella. Several short, fun peaks break over sand with some rock. On small days the waves are soft and full of learners. In a winter east wind the right side of the bay, by the marina, gives the best lefts.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A longboard or foam board for most days; a shortboard or fish on the bigger winter days.

When it works

✓ An east to south-east swell from a winter levante, or a south-west swell, with a north to north-west wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Flat summer weeks, and a strong onshore wind.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • crowds

Best months

January, February, March, November, December

Local tips

Talk to the locals and wait your turn: the line-up is friendly to people who are friendly. Mind the rocks near the marina.

Getting there

Off the A-7 / N-340 between Calahonda and Elviria, at the Puerto Cabopino exit. The waves break between the marina and the pier.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly regular for the Costa del Sol in winter, when east storms bring waves of 1.5 to 2 m. Most other days are small wind swell.
Crowd and vibe
Busy in summer with tourists and learners. In winter only a handful of local surfers, who expect respect.
Camping and vans
Camping Cabopino is just behind the beach by the N-340, and Camping Los Jarales is about 2 km east. Nearest campsite about 0.5 km away.
Facilities
Beach bars and restaurants at the marina, with good access and services on the beach.
Water quality
Náyade results were not checked.

Ideal conditions

Swell
E–SSE best, ENE–WSW works
Size
0.8–1.8 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NW–NE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid best
Faces
S (180°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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