Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf Break

Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 37.98° S 57.54° W

Issued: 8 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cardiel (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
12.2° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSW swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with SSW swell.

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

The surf forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cardiel (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 21st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SSW
7
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.4
SW
8
1.5
SSW
7
0.8
S
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.6
SE
12
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.4
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
18
46
19
24
57
29
33
47
16
222
66
141
108
160
173
167
136
85
98
176
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
30
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:53AM1.01m
11:35PM1.80m
12:54PM1.04m
00:36AM1.67m
1:56PM1.09m
1:39AM1.53m
2:52PM1.16m
2:44AM1.39m
3:42PM1.24m
3:49AM1.26m
4:28PM1.33m
4:51AM1.16m
5:10PM1.40m
Low Tide
5:32PM0.73m
7:30AM0.23m
6:33PM0.73m
8:21AM0.33m
7:40PM0.73m
9:10AM0.43m
8:56PM0.72m
9:55AM0.53m
10:19PM0.69m
10:35AM0.63m
11:37PM0.63m
11:09AM0.70m
00:41AM0.56m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:04
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:06
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
 mm
1
7
1
Temp °C
9
11
9
11
13
10
8
8
7
7
10
7
8
8
7
8
10
8
7
10
9
Feels °C
2
4
4
6
8
6
3
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
5
8
4
-1
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
7
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
8
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SSE
13
Energy kJ
28
18
46
19
24
57
29
33
13
16
136
66
89
71
160
173
167
136
85
52
176
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
E
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
E
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.6
SE
12
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
28
15
15
15
8
12
20
26
19
16
22
45
40
108
47
38
29
19
10
98
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
E
9
0.1
SE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
Energy kJ
16
16
6
6
5
6
16
4
8
8
6
17
19
4
4
4
2
6
10
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
2
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
SW
7
0.3
W
3
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SW
5
1.5
SSW
7
0.3
WSW
3
1.3
SSW
7
0.3
W
2
0.3
NNW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
1
4
2
2
1
24
1
47
23
222
2
141
1
1
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
8
95
8
0
13
0
3
443
528
1098
1319
443
1
1
1
0
0
14
95
398
95
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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 16 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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