
Surf Forecasts:
La Paloma (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 5,434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Paloma (Mar del Plata) this week:
The surf forecast for La Paloma (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Paloma (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Paloma (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 37 | 26 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 55 | 57 | 85 | 48 | 85 | 763 | 2767 | 2393 | 1310 | 1006 | 1605 | 1068 | 713 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:07AM0.96m | 11:51AM1.17m | 00:59AM0.88m | 12:36PM1.13m | 1:59AM0.82m | 1:28PM1.10m | 3:09AM0.78m | 2:30PM1.08m | 4:19AM0.76m | 3:35PM1.09m | 5:12AM0.77m | 4:35PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM0.22m | 6:04AM0.53m | 7:10PM0.27m | 6:39AM0.57m | 8:03PM0.31m | 7:19AM0.60m | 9:02PM0.35m | 8:07AM0.62m | 10:07PM0.36m | 9:04AM0.62m | 11:10PM0.35m | 10:09AM0.60m | 00:04AM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | -1 | -3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSW 9 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
94 | 37 | 26 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 57 | 85 | 48 | 85 | 62 | 52 | 34 | 1310 | 1006 | 1605 | 1068 | 713 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSW 8 | S 9 | E 11 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 32 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 9 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | S 12 | E 11 | S 12 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — |
1 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | N 3 | WNW 2 | NW 2 | W 4 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 21 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 763 | 2767 | 2393 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 10 | 1370 | 1352 | 1355 | 1355 | 1355 | 934 | 10 | 12 | 501 | 550 | 550 | 199 | 199 | 102 | 199 | 414 | 7 |
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Information about the La Paloma (Mar del Plata) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Paloma (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 La Paloma (Mar del Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Paloma (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 (La Paloma (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 La Paloma (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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