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

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La Pepita (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Pepita (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
11.2° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for La Pepita (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Pepita (Mar del Plata) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
1
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
E
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)88991011121110101010998846678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)78817510524726245141321913310581716740262815521880114
Wind
(km/h)
40
NW
45
WNW
30
WNW
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
E
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:10PM
1.68
8:54AM
1.02
8:57PM
1.62
9:34AM
1.06
9:41PM
1.54
10:13AM
1.10
10:24PM
1.44
10:49AM
1.13
11:08PM
1.32
11:24AM
1.16
11:54PM
1.21
11:58AM
1.19
12:45AM
1.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:19PM
0.63
3:59AM
0.27
3:05PM
0.59
4:35AM
0.33
3:47PM
0.56
5:07AM
0.41
4:29PM
0.54
5:33AM
0.49
5:12PM
0.53
5:57AM
0.56
5:58PM
0.53
6:20AM
0.63
6:47PM
0.52
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise7:22--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:15--
Sunset-6:21--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:25-
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------1132
Temp. °C111413151411141817141614151715141413121212
Feels °C (?)154119101016151112111214131211991011
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at La Pepita (Mar del Plata) (moderate winds from the NW at Mar Del Plata AR Airport 9 km from La Pepita (Mar del Plata)). 0.6m 9s swell from the E to make surfable waves.

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Information about the La Pepita (Mar del Plata) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Pepita (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 Pepita (Mar del Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Pepita (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 Pepita (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 Pepita (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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