Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.98° S 57.54° W

Cardiel (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cardiel (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
11.8°C
1.6° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with SE 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 (Oct 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cardiel (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 11th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 11th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 11th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, moderate winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
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7
2.5
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2.5
ESE
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2.4
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2.1
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2.3
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2.5
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2.2
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1.9
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1.6
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10
1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
520
840
1033
884
749
658
573
734
983
1115
1207
2466
1926
1130
828
538
432
341
342
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:25AM0.98m
5:15PM1.56m
6:11AM1.05m
6:13PM1.53m
6:55AM1.14m
7:06PM1.48m
7:35AM1.24m
7:56PM1.40m
8:14AM1.32m
8:44PM1.30m
8:52AM1.38m
9:31PM1.20m
Low Tide
00:15AM0.24m
11:31AM0.67m
1:07AM0.26m
12:42PM0.58m
1:53AM0.30m
1:42PM0.50m
2:32AM0.36m
2:34PM0.42m
3:06AM0.44m
3:23PM0.37m
3:35AM0.52m
4:08PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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