
Surf Forecasts:
Alfonsina (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 619 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alfonsina (Mar del Plata) this week:
The surf forecast for Alfonsina (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alfonsina (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alfonsina (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 12 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | 12 | 419 | 619 | 388 | 352 | 173 | 106 | 84 | 44 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 57 | 41 | 56 | 133 | 105 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:49PM1.43m | 10:05AM1.29m | 10:38PM1.30m | 10:45AM1.32m | 11:30PM1.17m | 11:25AM1.33m | 00:27AM1.06m | 12:06PM1.33m | 1:33AM0.97m | 12:52PM1.31m | 2:50AM0.92m | 1:47PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:53AM0.47m | 5:03PM0.40m | 5:19AM0.56m | 5:49PM0.40m | 5:42AM0.64m | 6:37PM0.41m | 6:03AM0.71m | 7:27PM0.43m | 6:29AM0.75m | 8:22PM0.45m | 7:04AM0.78m | 9:24PM0.47m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
6:38 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | -3 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 5 | S 12 | S 9 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
20 | 12 | 6 | 619 | 388 | 352 | 173 | 106 | 84 | 44 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 133 | 105 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | NE 5 | E 12 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 7 | S 9 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 3 |
6 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | NNE 5 | — | E 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | S 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | — | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 |
2 | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SSW 5 | S 7 | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NNW 2 | NE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — |
4 | 106 | 419 | — | — | 1 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 57 | 41 | 56 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 480 | 597 | 120 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 420 | 1350 | 1350 | 1350 | 1350 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
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Information about the Alfonsina (Mar del Plata) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alfonsina (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 Alfonsina (Mar del Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alfonsina (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 (Alfonsina (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 Alfonsina (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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