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: 2 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Paloma (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.6°C
1.1° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, ESE swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with ESE 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 2nd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 2nd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 2nd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Sat
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
30
Thursday
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Friday
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0
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2
2
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
7
1
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.4
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
7
2
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
8
1.3
ESE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.7
ESE
11
1.7
ESE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.3
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
64
49
40
95
146
180
94
138
127
126
278
412
392
386
637
669
731
660
426
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
10
ENE
25
S
35
SSW
40
SW
40
SW
50
SW
40
SW
45
SW
35
SSW
10
SSE
20
N
25
NE
35
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
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on
cross-off
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High Tide
7:00PM1.24m
7:25AM1.02m
7:44PM1.26m
7:59AM1.12m
8:30PM1.24m
8:36AM1.22m
9:16PM1.21m
9:16AM1.30m
10:03PM1.16m
9:59AM1.35m
10:52PM1.08m
10:46AM1.38m
11:45PM1.00m
Low Tide
2:08AM0.29m
1:58PM0.31m
2:44AM0.31m
2:47PM0.22m
3:20AM0.35m
3:37PM0.14m
3:55AM0.39m
4:27PM0.09m
4:31AM0.44m
5:20PM0.07m
5:08AM0.47m
6:17PM0.08m
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Temp °C
9
8
12
11
11
11
11
11
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10
9
10
9
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9
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11
Feels °C
4
2
6
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5
6
7
8
6
4
1
0
-2
-1
0
1
5
5
6
6
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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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