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 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Paloma (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.5° C
1.8° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, S swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night).

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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1
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0
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.4
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
6
0.9
S
9
1
SSE
8
0.5
E
10
1.1
SE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.8
E
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.8
E
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
48
49
111
108
91
133
90
118
121
92
106
95
117
125
53
69
82
47
83
48
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
15
NNW
30
SW
30
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
ESE
25
ENE
25
E
30
SE
30
SE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
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High Tide
7:37PM1.56m
8:35AM0.97m
8:34PM1.56m
9:27AM1.00m
9:30PM1.52m
10:17AM1.03m
10:24PM1.44m
11:06AM1.06m
11:19PM1.32m
11:54AM1.09m
00:13AM1.20m
12:42PM1.11m
1:10AM1.08m
Low Tide
3:18AM-0.03m
2:42PM0.39m
4:11AM-0.01m
3:44PM0.35m
5:01AM0.03m
4:43PM0.32m
5:47AM0.11m
5:40PM0.30m
6:29AM0.19m
6:35PM0.30m
7:09AM0.29m
7:30PM0.30m
7:46AM0.39m
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8:03
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7:58
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5:49
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Temp °C
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12
9
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Feels °C
11
9
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16
16
8
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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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