La Paloma (Mar del Plata) surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 -03
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La Paloma (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Paloma (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Paloma (Mar del Plata) this week:

The surf forecast for La Paloma (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Paloma (Mar del Plata) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Paloma (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 36°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.3
E
1.1
S
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.1
SE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
1
S
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
ENE
0.2
ENE
1.2
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)8776778413775588575557
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9413415886514873257794754224722145775960211
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
15
ENE
20
SE
30
S
20
ESE
15
E
15
NNE
40
ENE
40
NNE
20
WNW
25
SSW
20
S
5
WSW
35
ENE
35
N
35
NNW
20
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
0.97
2:40AM
1.07
3:34PM
0.91
3:27AM
1.08
4:36PM
0.88
4:14AM
1.10
5:32PM
0.86
5:02AM
1.13
6:23PM
0.86
5:50AM
1.16
7:07PM
0.85
6:36AM
1.21
7:47PM
0.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
0.48
9:33AM
0.36
9:15PM
0.54
10:29AM
0.34
9:55PM
0.58
11:27AM
0.32
10:43PM
0.60
12:25PM
0.29
11:37PM
0.61
1:20PM
0.25
12:32AM
0.59
2:11PM
0.22
1:24AM
0.56
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--
Sunset-8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14--8:13-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1-------1---
Temp. °C332921202019262423272418222220362920191917
Feels °C (?)312719171820231921252014181514312718151210
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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 12 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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