Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf Break

Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.98° S 57.54° W

Issued: 2 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cardiel (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
12.9° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) this week:

The surf forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cardiel (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 11th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
2
!
4
3
3
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
E
10
1
SSW
9
1.8
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
2.1
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
S
13
1.7
S
12
2.2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
9
11
23
25
73
71
78
76
84
96
181
1094
1145
711
446
1387
1072
986
841
1313
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
25
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
20
W
25
NW
30
WNW
20
WSW
15
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:46AM1.47m
2:49PM1.13m
2:51AM1.41m
3:42PM1.26m
3:57AM1.35m
4:33PM1.41m
5:02AM1.29m
5:22PM1.56m
6:04AM1.24m
6:12PM1.70m
7:04AM1.18m
7:03PM1.82m
8:02AM1.14m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.77m
9:21AM0.52m
8:52PM0.74m
10:03AM0.56m
10:17PM0.67m
10:45AM0.60m
11:41PM0.56m
11:28AM0.65m
00:55AM0.42m
12:11PM0.69m
2:00AM0.28m
12:58PM0.73m
2:59AM0.17m
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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8:02
8:02
8:02
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
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5:37
5:37
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
 mm
Temp °C
12
10
12
14
13
13
15
13
13
16
14
11
10
8
8
11
8
10
12
10
12
Feels °C
9
7
7
9
10
10
12
9
7
10
9
4
3
2
0
3
3
4
5
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
ESE
10
1.8
S
13
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.7
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
Energy kJ
9
9
11
23
25
73
71
78
76
84
96
77
1094
1145
711
446
835
635
986
841
736
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
ESE
13
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
0.9
SSE
15
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
1
1
6
3
3
9
33
33
11
26
33
17
49
29
15
309
6
6
6
7
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.3
SE
14
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
E
9
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
3
7
1
5
5
4
1
1
29
5
18
1
6
6
14
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
WSW
6
0.6
NNW
3
0.7
NW
3
0.4
SSW
3
1
SSW
9
0.5
NW
3
0.6
WNW
3
2.1
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
0.6
NW
3
2.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
3
4
1
4
8
12
4
181
4
7
1387
1072
9
1313
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
1209
1098
485
55
14
0
0
0
95
137
111
12
814
1
0
160
1
0
0
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Buenos Aires
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cardiel (Mar del Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cardiel (Mar del Plata)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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