La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) Surf Break

La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.01° S 57.54° W

Issued: 8 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) sea temperature is
12.8° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 4,009 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) this week:

The surf forecast for La Popular (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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 17th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 17th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
4
2
0
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
2
S
13
2
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.4
S
12
0.9
SSE
15
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1.3
S
11
2.1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
72
71
76
79
59
150
100
1376
1329
702
459
418
282
566
338
555
403
322
401
1065
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
30
NNW
15
W
20
SSW
20
SW
20
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
20
NW
30
NW
15
W
20
SW
15
SW
35
SSW
30
S
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
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
7:54PM1.91m
8:59AM1.09m
Low Tide
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
1:49PM0.74m
3:55AM0.10m
2:43PM0.75m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:02
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:03
8:04
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:37
 mm
1
3
1
Temp °C
12
13
15
13
12
15
13
8
9
7
6
9
7
10
11
9
11
13
10
9
9
Feels °C
9
10
11
9
6
9
9
3
4
2
-1
2
1
7
6
2
6
8
6
1
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.8
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
E
10
2
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
25
72
71
76
79
59
150
100
70
1329
702
459
418
282
566
338
555
403
322
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
SE
14
0.3
SE
14
0.4
SE
12
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
10
0.9
SSE
15
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
3
4
3
33
29
40
19
50
16
29
15
16
14
15
16
331
8
8
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
15
0.1
SW
5
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
S
12
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.6
S
14
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
2
9
33
1
5
26
1
6
6
6
6
134
8
17
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
NW
2
0.5
NNW
3
0.6
NNW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.9
SSW
5
2
S
13
0.5
WNW
3
1.6
SW
9
0.5
WNW
3
1.3
S
11
2.1
S
11
Energy kJ
1
1
5
7
1
36
1376
6
424
5
401
1065
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
98
0
2
4
98
140
0
119
2
0
2
114
0
0
4
18
0
2
0
445
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
4
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
7
7
9
7
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
6
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Information about the La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Popular (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 La Popular (Mar-del-Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Popular (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 (La Popular (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 La Popular (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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