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 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Paloma (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.7°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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,580 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Paloma (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 5th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, gales from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
E
11
1.4
SSW
7
1
S
7
1.1
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
3
SSW
9
3.5
S
11
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.4
SE
8
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.6
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
58
108
214
106
102
105
1499
2750
2044
1215
732
411
262
147
121
33
22
26
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
35
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
30
WSW
55
SW
65
SW
40
SE
30
SSE
20
S
0
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNE
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:06PM1.14m
11:09AM1.25m
11:58PM1.06m
11:57AM1.28m
00:55AM0.98m
12:51PM1.30m
1:59AM0.90m
1:54PM1.31m
3:09AM0.86m
3:03PM1.33m
4:20AM0.85m
4:14PM1.36m
Low Tide
5:43AM0.43m
6:25PM0.17m
6:16AM0.48m
7:23PM0.17m
6:52AM0.52m
8:27PM0.17m
7:37AM0.54m
9:38PM0.18m
8:36AM0.55m
10:51PM0.17m
9:52AM0.53m
00:00AM0.15m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
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7:09
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:03
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:34
 mm
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2
2
2
Temp °C
13
11
10
8
10
11
9
6
6
8
7
7
5
7
10
7
12
15
12
Feels °C
6
5
2
2
5
5
3
-8
-5
-1
-1
1
2
2
4
0
5
9
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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