La Paloma (Mar del Plata) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.17° S 57.63° W

La Paloma (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Paloma (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.6°C
2.2° 

La Paloma (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Paloma (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 6,383 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SSE 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 (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Paloma (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
3
S
11
4
S
14
3
SSE
14
2.4
SSE
12
2
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SE
14
1.5
SE
13
1.3
SE
13
1.3
SE
13
1.1
SE
13
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.6
SE
11
0.5
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.5
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1625
1273
1870
6383
3548
1595
959
668
473
302
598
780
543
552
437
244
167
97
56
37
40
Wind (km/h)
35
W
45
WSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
5
S
5
NNW
15
NE
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
15
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:14PM1.10m
3:44AM0.82m
3:12PM1.10m
4:48AM0.80m
4:12PM1.11m
5:42AM0.80m
5:08PM1.15m
6:27AM0.81m
5:58PM1.20m
7:05AM0.83m
6:44PM1.24m
7:38AM0.87m
7:27PM1.27m
Low Tide
9:35PM0.33m
8:43AM0.61m
10:38PM0.34m
9:35AM0.62m
11:43PM0.33m
10:36AM0.61m
00:41AM0.30m
11:40AM0.58m
1:30AM0.27m
12:39PM0.53m
2:13AM0.24m
1:33PM0.48m
2:52AM0.23m
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7:18
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Feels °C
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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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