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Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast
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Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 15 May 2025 -03
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 Sunday (May 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cardiel (Mar del Plata) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 22nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days.
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tue 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 52 | 17 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 183 | 426 | 200 | 295 | 380 | 1281 | 1677 | 1275 | 1514 | 822 | 3071 | 2137 | 1422 | 938 | 644 | 438 | 247 | 130 | 67 | 94 | 171 | 177 | 131 | 200 | 44 | 41 | 15 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:04AM 1.06 | 9:32PM 1.59 | 10:39AM 1.02 | 10:11PM 1.61 | 11:18AM 0.99 | 10:55PM 1.62 | 12:05PM 0.97 | 11:45PM 1.62 | 12:59PM 0.97 | 12:42AM 1.61 | 2:00PM 1.00 | 1:44AM 1.59 | 3:01PM 1.06 | 2:51AM 1.56 | 3:57PM 1.17 | 3:58AM 1.52 | 4:48PM 1.31 | 5:02AM 1.47 | 5:37PM 1.47 | 6:04AM 1.41 | 6:24PM 1.62 | 7:04AM 1.33 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:46AM 0.39 | 3:47PM 0.84 | 5:30AM 0.38 | 4:14PM 0.85 | 6:15AM 0.39 | 4:32PM 0.85 | 7:03AM 0.40 | 4:45PM 0.84 | 7:53AM 0.42 | 5:38PM 0.83 | 8:46AM 0.43 | 6:55PM 0.81 | 9:39AM 0.44 | 8:22PM 0.79 | 10:31AM 0.46 | 9:57PM 0.74 | 11:21AM 0.49 | 11:29PM 0.64 | 12:08PM 0.54 | 12:48AM 0.50 | 12:53PM 0.59 | 1:55AM 0.35 | 1:36PM 0.66 | |||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tue 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 |
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Rain (mm) | 17 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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