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La Paloma (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast
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La Paloma (Mar del Plata) surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 15 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Paloma (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | |
164 | 198 | 218 | 332 | 316 | 203 | 440 | 320 | 537 | 795 | 1936 | 1207 | 869 | 885 | 3295 | 4070 | 3136 | 1435 | 821 | 622 | 679 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | |
High Tide | 5:40PM1.18m | 6:28AM1.17m | 6:27PM1.31m | 7:23AM1.16m | 7:16PM1.43m | 8:17AM1.13m | 8:07PM1.51m | 9:09AM1.09m | 8:59PM1.55m | 10:02AM1.03m | 9:54PM1.54m | 10:57AM0.98m | 10:51PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:05PM0.40m | 00:35AM0.17m | 12:50PM0.43m | 1:36AM0.05m | 1:35PM0.45m | 2:36AM-0.03m | 2:23PM0.45m | 3:36AM-0.08m | 3:14PM0.45m | 4:35AM-0.08m | 4:08PM0.45m | 5:34AM-0.04m | 5:05PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
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Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | NNE 4 | S 16 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 164 | 198 | 218 | 2 | 5 | 56 | 440 | 320 | 477 | 687 | 1936 | 1207 | 496 | — | 3295 | 3037 | 2446 | 1435 | 821 | 622 | 679 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | — | — | S 12 | SE 10 | — | S 11 | SSE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 16 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 82 | 43 | 22 | — | — | 26 | 25 | — | 371 | 795 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 332 | 316 | 203 | — | — | 537 | — | — | — | 869 | 885 | — | 4070 | 3136 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 199 | 103 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 199 | 593 | 199 | 199 | 215 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 0 |
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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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