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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 -03
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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
19.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Jan 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 12th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 19th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 35°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
E
1
S
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
0.7
ENE
1
S
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
ENE
0.4
NE
1.1
S
1.1
SSE
1.3
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)877577846765588555557
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75781175863477335152178435222351996626683167
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
S
30
S
20
ESE
15
E
15
NNE
35
ENE
40
NNE
20
WNW
20
SSE
20
S
5
SW
30
ENE
30
N
35
NNW
20
SSW
30
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoncross-
on		glasscrosscross-
off		offcross-
on		onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:40PM
1.19
3:21AM
1.22
3:46PM
1.09
4:06AM
1.28
4:50PM
1.02
4:49AM
1.34
5:48PM
0.97
5:30AM
1.40
6:39PM
0.95
6:09AM
1.46
7:20PM
0.93
6:48AM
1.51
7:52PM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02PM
0.62
9:58AM
0.64
9:28PM
0.69
11:15AM
0.60
9:57PM
0.74
12:20PM
0.53
10:34PM
0.77
1:13PM
0.47
11:23PM
0.77
1:58PM
0.42
12:17AM
0.76
2:39PM
0.38
1:10AM
0.73
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:46--5:47--
Sunset-8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14--8:14--8:13--8:13-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------11------2---
Temp. °C343021202019242322282518212120353321191917
Feels °C (?)302719151820221917262314161515292919141210
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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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