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La Perla (Mar del Plata) surf break

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

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La Perla (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Perla (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
21.2° C
 (Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for La Perla (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Perla (Mar del Plata) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 19th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, strong winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.6
NE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
SSE
1.1
E
0.6
E
0.8
E
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)10109885657877799887885
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3472671239951613611022099106755722417713783124417447
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
25
ENE
25
NNE
20
N
35
ENE
20
N
25
N
40
NE
35
NNE
30
NNW
10
E
15
N
10
SSW
25
SSE
10
SE
10
E
15
ESE
20
ENE
10
E
20
ENE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:20PM
0.92
8:04AM
1.61
8:50PM
0.93
8:43AM
1.65
9:23PM
0.96
9:23AM
1.67
10:00PM
1.00
10:05AM
1.66
10:42PM
1.05
10:50AM
1.61
11:27PM
1.12
11:39AM
1.52
12:16AM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:19PM
0.35
1:57AM
0.70
3:59PM
0.34
2:41AM
0.67
4:38PM
0.33
3:23AM
0.65
5:17PM
0.33
4:07AM
0.63
5:55PM
0.36
4:56AM
0.62
6:31PM
0.40
5:51AM
0.61
7:07PM
0.46
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--
Sunset-8:12--8:12--8:10--8:10--8:09--8:08--8:08-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141516222119262421313025212018212219202222
Feels °C (?)10910181615221915272925181619212219202120
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Information about the La Perla (Mar del Plata) Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Provincia de Buenos Aires? If you are looking for accommodation near La Perla (Mar del Plata), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Provincia de Buenos Aires, consider staying in Mar del Plata which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Villa Gesell which is 95 km (59 miles) away

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