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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 2 pm Friday 05 Sep 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 Friday (Sep 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cardiel (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 211 | 106 | 99 | 77 | 56 | 42 | 59 | 101 | 53 | 50 | 57 | 64 | 97 | 114 | 78 | 148 | 110 | 297 | 508 | 732 | 857 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:08PM 1.45 | 6:09AM 0.92 | 5:59PM 1.53 | 6:46AM 0.96 | 6:47PM 1.60 | 7:25AM 1.03 | 7:34PM 1.65 | 8:06AM 1.11 | 8:21PM 1.65 | 8:48AM 1.21 | 9:09PM 1.60 | 9:32AM 1.30 | 10:00PM 1.51 | 10:17AM 1.40 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:02AM 0.39 | 11:40AM 0.69 | 1:50AM 0.34 | 12:44PM 0.62 | 2:34AM 0.31 | 1:42PM 0.55 | 3:16AM 0.30 | 2:38PM 0.48 | 3:55AM 0.31 | 3:33PM 0.42 | 4:34AM 0.36 | 4:30PM 0.36 | 5:11AM 0.43 | ||||||||||
Fri 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | ||
| Sunset | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Buenos Aires
Still cross-shore at Cardiel (Mar del Plata) (light winds from the SSW at Mar Del Plata AR Airport 7 km from Cardiel (Mar del Plata)). 1.2m 8s swell from the S with a 0.6m 10s swell from the E and a 0.6m 7s swell from the SSE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
1 h 45 min ago
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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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