Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf break

Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 29 Nov 2025 -03
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Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cardiel (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cardiel (Mar del Plata) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 1st Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 1st Dec)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 29th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SE
1
S
0.8
S
0.8
ESE
1
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
ENE
1.2
E
1.1
ENE
0.9
E
1.2
ENE
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
1
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)798775556667777777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1991539463924455691089862132522873473683353736
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
SE
10
E
20
E
15
NNE
20
NNW
25
NE
20
NNW
20
NW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
ENE
25
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:15PM
1.46
2:31AM
0.95
2:19PM
1.42
3:27AM
1.06
3:26PM
1.38
4:19AM
1.20
4:32PM
1.33
5:08AM
1.35
5:35PM
1.28
5:56AM
1.52
6:35PM
1.22
6:44AM
1.66
7:34PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.38
7:59AM
0.71
9:59PM
0.40
9:27AM
0.66
10:46PM
0.43
10:57AM
0.57
11:31PM
0.47
12:17PM
0.44
12:15AM
0.52
1:25PM
0.29
12:58AM
0.58
2:27PM
0.16
1:40AM
0.62
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise5:22--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--
Sunset-7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00-
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141414151515151616181916242223323024202022
Feels °C (?)101010111012121717181714221919292823181721
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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 12 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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