Surf Forecasts:
Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with 563 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) this week:
The surf forecast for Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store.
The next week and a half is going to be a tough stretch. There’s nothing worth paddling out for until the very end of the forecast period. The wind is all over the place, the waves are lumpy and weak, and it’s mostly onshore garbage. You’ll be sitting there watching whitewash and getting frustrated. The water temp is 50°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting for a wave that never comes.
We’ve got a long dry spell from now through the 22nd of August. Nothing worth recommending. It’s a grim run.
Then, finally, on Sunday the 24th of August, the wind drops and things clean right up. Escollera Sur (Mar del Plata) is the only break on the board, and it finally shows some life. On Monday the 24th, the morning brings a clean, offshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, with 4.3ft of SSE swell running at 10 seconds. That’s a long-period swell, so expect better shaped waves with some real push, and longer waits between sets. Energy is moderate at 342. By afternoon, the wind goes glassy—an absolute treat—with 3.9ft of SSE swell at 9 seconds. That’s as good as it gets in this outlook. Clean waves, friendly size, and no chop to fight.
Tuesday the 25th morning keeps that magic alive: glassy conditions again, 4.3ft SSE swell, 10-second period, moderate energy at 329. It’s the standout run of this whole stretch. The swell direction matches the optimum for the break (SE), so it should set up nicely for the breakwater. You can expect some decent, rippable walls. This spot can draw a crowd sometimes, so get in early for the best of it.
Wednesday the 26th morning still looks decent with NNW offshore breeze at 6 mph, 3ft of SE swell, and moderate energy (223). It’s smaller but clean. After that, we drift back into onshore and cross-shore muck for the rest of the window, with a bump in energy on the 29th but poor wind ruining it.
If you’re waiting for something to call a true standout, it’s Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th mornings. Glassy, clean, and a little bit of punch. Get out there.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, near gales from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 5 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 394 | 218 | 119 | 90 | 69 | 95 | 97 | 129 | 126 | 104 | 80 | 90 | 61 | 45 | 27 | 60 | 310 | 496 | 211 | 140 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:24PM1.82m | 9:11AM1.06m | 9:16PM1.76m | 9:57AM1.11m | 10:07PM1.65m | 10:44AM1.16m | 10:58PM1.51m | 11:30AM1.21m | 11:52PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.25m | 00:50AM1.21m | 1:06PM1.27m | 1:56AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM0.59m | 4:16AM0.17m | 3:28PM0.54m | 4:58AM0.24m | 4:21PM0.51m | 5:37AM0.33m | 5:13PM0.50m | 6:13AM0.43m | 6:06PM0.51m | 6:44AM0.54m | 7:01PM0.52m | 7:10AM0.63m | 7:59PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 8 | 11 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 394 | 218 | 119 | 90 | 65 | 41 | 97 | 129 | 126 | 104 | 80 | 90 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 55 | 133 | 96 | 140 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SE 13 | SE 8 | E 9 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 27 | 14 | — | 7 | 86 | 41 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 13 | — | — | SE 13 | E 9 | — | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 113 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | WNW 2 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 22 | 38 | 41 | 69 | 95 | — | 1 | 3 | 21 | 46 | 86 | 61 | 25 | 23 | 60 | 310 | 496 | 211 | 1 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 118 | 118 | 7 | 118 | 147 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 567 | 567 | 525 | 404 | 573 | 951 | 1324 | 3 | 3 |
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