Biologia (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Biologia.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long run of tiny, weak swells and dodgy conditions before anything even starts to look interesting. The first real window you might want to glance at isn’t until Tuesday the 4th of August, and even that’s marginal.

Right now, through the end of July and into the first days of August, it’s all poor surf conditions. Waves are mostly below 2 ft with short periods under 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak, often below 30. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, so it’s messy. There’s just nothing to get excited about. Even the first day of August sees a bump in size to 6 ft, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy – more of a washing machine than a wave.

We’ve got a solid gap of almost a week with no real recommendations. Then things start to shift slightly.

Tuesday the 4th of August is the first time the forecast even mentions "marginal" conditions, and it scores a 1 out of 10. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell. Combined energy is strong at 627. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit chopped. This swell is better suited for a point or reef, not an exposed beach, so it might not line up perfectly here. Still, it’s the most energy we’ve seen in weeks.

Wednesday the 5th of August actually looks a little cleaner. The swell drops to 4 ft from the ESE, still with a 10-second period, and the wind swings cross-offshore from the SW. That means cleaner faces. Combined energy is moderate at 312. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, the morning session on the 5th is your best bet. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Beyond that, we’re back to tiny waves and poor conditions. The 10th of August shows a tiny 2 ft swell from the SE with a 12-second period and cross-off wind, but the energy is weak.

Honestly, if you’re looking for a true standout, there isn’t one in this window. Tuesday the 4th has the most size and power, but the wind kills the quality. Wednesday the 5th is cleaner but smaller. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but right now, it’s a time to wax your board and wait.

Rusty.

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