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 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Paloma (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.7° C
2.3° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with 478 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
S
10
1.4
NE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
0.9
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
108
123
142
148
161
130
81
98
125
404
460
404
314
275
181
125
79
50
30
48
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
30
NE
40
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
20
WSW
40
SW
35
SW
20
SW
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
N
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
7:52PM1.27m
8:46AM0.87m
8:33PM1.29m
9:20AM0.89m
9:13PM1.29m
9:52AM0.93m
9:54PM1.27m
10:26AM0.98m
10:36PM1.23m
11:01AM1.04m
11:22PM1.17m
11:40AM1.10m
00:13AM1.11m
Low Tide
1:57PM0.53m
3:26AM0.20m
2:46PM0.49m
4:06AM0.20m
3:33PM0.46m
4:43AM0.22m
4:18PM0.43m
5:18AM0.26m
5:03PM0.39m
5:52AM0.31m
5:49PM0.35m
6:24AM0.37m
6:38PM0.30m
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7:52
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7:50
7:50
7:48
7:48
7:47
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6:00
6:00
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6:04
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 mm
14
4
14
Temp °C
10
10
10
12
14
15
10
10
8
9
11
10
11
13
11
11
13
11
10
14
11
Feels °C
6
4
4
5
9
15
2
3
3
5
6
6
9
10
6
8
11
7
5
12
8
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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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