Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 30 May 2026 -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
12.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Cardiel (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 Saturday (May 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
1
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
56
40
21
20
48
94
226
292
227
190
127
96
75
22
20
13
33
27
28
21
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
NE
10
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:00PM1.50m
7:46AM1.12m
7:34PM1.54m
8:32AM1.07m
8:07PM1.57m
9:14AM1.04m
8:40PM1.59m
9:52AM1.00m
9:13PM1.59m
10:26AM0.97m
9:49PM1.60m
10:58AM0.95m
10:27PM1.60m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.74m
2:36AM0.47m
1:40PM0.78m
3:15AM0.42m
2:03PM0.81m
3:51AM0.40m
2:31PM0.82m
4:28AM0.38m
3:05PM0.82m
5:06AM0.39m
3:40PM0.82m
5:46AM0.40m
4:16PM0.81m
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:54
7:56
7:56
7:56
7:58
7:58
7:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:38
5:38
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5
2
3
23
Temp °C
11
14
13
13
11
9
7
7
8
9
12
12
12
14
12
13
15
14
14
15
14
9
11
11
10
6
4
2
3
4
6
8
8
8
10
8
11
12
12
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
Energy kJ
58
56
40
21
20
8
4
226
292
227
190
127
96
75
22
20
13
33
27
28
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
E
6
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
26
26
20
12
12
8
4
2
2
1
5
6
6
20
11
8
9
8
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
1
1
1
13
4
2
5
1
3
5
10
4
8
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.5
SSW
3
1
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
6
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
5
Energy kJ
1
6
48
94
2
11
9
11
21
15
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
528
528
121
120
120
0
14
14
0
14
14
8
1349
0
13
13
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Buenos Aires
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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