Migrants stranded in Ceuta have turned to traditional African wrestling to pass the time after more than two weeks living in a makeshift beach camp.

Footage from Trampolin beach shows dozens of migrants forming a circle around two young men as they wrestle on the sand, with spectators cheering and applauding each attempted takedown.

More than 100 young migrants have reportedly been living at the site for 17 days, sleeping among cardboard, branches and makeshift tarpaulin shelters following the unprecedented mass crossing into Ceuta on July 30.

The wrestling is known as Nuba wrestling, a traditional sport originating in Sudan and practised in parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

Unlike boxing or other combat sports, there are no punches or kicks. Competitors grapple with one another and attempt to bring their opponent to the ground, with bouts often lasting only seconds.

In the footage, one wrestler eventually manages to throw his opponent onto the sand, prompting loud celebrations from the surrounding crowd.

But the atmosphere quickly changes when the defeated competitor appears to suffer an injury to his shoulder.

With no medical professionals immediately on hand, another man can be seen holding his arm and apparently attempting to help with the injury on the beach.

The scenes offer another glimpse into conditions facing migrants who remain in Ceuta more than two weeks after the July 30 crisis.

Those staying at Trampolín beach have created their own makeshift shelters and forms of entertainment while waiting for their situation to be resolved.

Food is reportedly delivered to the camp once a day, although according to the Spanish report, supplies do not always stretch far enough for everyone.