Surf spot

Cabopino

Forecast conditions and map view for Cabopino in Spain, Mediterranean. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 36.4835, -4.7419

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Wave energy (kJ)	48	53	64	73	85	87	71	58	51	46	34	36	29	21	16	12	9	7	5	3	2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	9	6	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	10	24	34	42
Wind speed (km/h)	3.3	2.5	2.2	10.6	15.1	14.2	8.2	2.6	2.7	3	3.7	9.1	13.9	13.2	8.6	3.6	4	5.7	3.6	6.8	10.6	10.7	5.9	3.9	3.9	4.8	6.2	3.7	11.3	12.8	1.8	4.2	1.6	3.3	0.8	7.1	12.3	12.7	7.4	2.7	3.3	4	4.5	7.3	12.6	12.2	8.4	3.1	3.8	5.2	5.4	10	16.8	13.4	7.4	3.8
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Cabopino is a small, scenic surf spot on the Costa del Sol near Marbella, in southern Spain. It faces the Mediterranean, so it’s not a powerful ocean-wave destination like Atlantic Spain, but it can still offer fun surf when conditions line up.

Cabopino surf spot overview

Location: East of Marbella, near the Cabopino marina and dunes
Water: Mediterranean Sea
Wave quality: Usually small to moderate, with better sessions during swell events
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, longboarders, and people looking for relaxed, mellow waves
Atmosphere: Beachy, laid-back, and convenient, with a nice setting and easy access

Surf conditions

Waves are often inconsistent because the Mediterranean depends heavily on local winds and passing storms.
When a good swell arrives, Cabopino can produce clean beachbreak peaks.
It tends to work best with:
Swell from the east or southeast
Light offshore or calm winds
In summer, surf is often small, while autumn and winter usually have the best chance of rideable waves.

Wave type

Primarily a beach break
Can be soft and playful, though stronger storms may create punchier waves and some closeouts
Suitable for learning and improving basic turns, but not known for heavy barrels or powerful surf

Conditions and crowd

Crowds are generally moderate to low compared with big-name surf spots.
On good days, local surfers and learners may be in the water, but it’s usually not overly packed.

Best time to surf

Autumn to early spring: Best odds of swell
Morning: Often cleaner because winds are lighter
After storms: Can be the most surfable periods in the Med

Nearby advantages

Beautiful beach setting with dunes and natural surroundings
Easy access to Marbella, Fuengirola, and nearby amenities
Good for combining a surf session with a beach day or holiday

Quick summary

Cabopino is a small, mellow Mediterranean surf spot that comes alive only when the right swell and wind align. It’s best suited to beginners, cruisy longboard sessions, and relaxed surf days rather than high-performance surfing.