Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 03 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
15.6° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Tuesday (Nov 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 4th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 6th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 5th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
0.6
S
1
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.7
S
1.1
S
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.4
SSE
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)101312131212121211121111111010988769
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3012126231943784134477365253235124215310272247239147643015
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
E
5
N
10
NW
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
5
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
NW
20
SW
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:58PM
1.44
5:40AM
1.19
5:55PM
1.43
6:25AM
1.34
6:51PM
1.39
7:09AM
1.49
7:47PM
1.33
7:54AM
1.63
8:42PM
1.24
8:41AM
1.72
9:39PM
1.14
9:29AM
1.78
10:38PM
1.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:04AM
0.61
12:24AM
0.38
12:21PM
0.50
1:08AM
0.41
1:28PM
0.37
1:49AM
0.45
2:30PM
0.24
2:28AM
0.51
3:29PM
0.13
3:07AM
0.58
4:26PM
0.05
3:45AM
0.64
5:23PM
0.02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Sunrise5:41--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:25--7:27--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32-
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--121----------------
Temp. °C14141316131110108111313151410131210161818
Feels °C (?)1010101510645559912102656131714
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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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