Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina

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Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.8° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
2.3
E
3
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
2.5
E
2.1
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)10101099566567791011111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)130149104627162534840607857914672276302817331144694425340340
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
N
15
N
15
N
20
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
55
ENE
55
NE
55
NE
30
NW
20
NW
15
N
5
NE
10
ENE
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
1.10
10:24PM
1.44
10:49AM
1.13
11:08PM
1.32
11:24AM
1.16
11:54PM
1.21
11:58AM
1.19
12:45AM
1.10
12:34PM
1.22
1:46AM
1.01
1:17PM
1.24
2:58AM
0.94
2:10PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:29PM
0.54
5:33AM
0.49
5:12PM
0.53
5:57AM
0.56
5:58PM
0.53
6:20AM
0.63
6:47PM
0.52
6:45AM
0.70
7:40PM
0.52
7:15AM
0.74
8:41PM
0.52
7:50AM
0.77
9:49PM
0.51
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-6:23--6:24--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:28--6:29-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------81312221---1-
Temp. °C151816141514141313131213121314141515121214
Feels °C (?)1215131211111081211107247101313111112
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) (light winds from the NNE at Mar Del Plata AR Airport 15 km from Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata)). 0.9m 10s swell from the S with a 0.4m 9s swell from the E and a 0.2m 9s swell from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Clean
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Information about the Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Escollera Sur (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 Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Escollera Sur (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 (Escollera Sur (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 Escollera Sur (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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