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Maquinita surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Maquinita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maquinita sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maquinita this week:
The surf forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maquinita in the next 16 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 9th May) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, near gales from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 12 | |
734 | 946 | 637 | 773 | 8122 | 25821 | 22522 | 15569 | 8722 | 6518 | 5073 | 3035 | 2010 | 1412 | 723 | 522 | 291 | 237 | 335 | 900 | 993 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:51PM1.54m | 12:17PM0.97m | 11:33PM1.53m | 1:01PM0.94m | 00:22AM1.51m | 1:53PM0.94m | 1:19AM1.50m | 2:47PM0.97m | 2:22AM1.48m | 3:37PM1.04m | 3:26AM1.47m | 4:24PM1.14m | 4:28AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM0.85m | 6:46AM0.45m | 5:21PM0.85m | 7:34AM0.48m | 6:01PM0.85m | 8:25AM0.51m | 6:50PM0.84m | 9:18AM0.52m | 7:51PM0.82m | 10:10AM0.53m | 9:06PM0.79m | 11:00AM0.54m | 10:29PM0.73m | 11:47AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 |
 | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | 5:49 |
— | 7 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
9 | 10 | 4 | -2 | 1 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 12 |
 kJ | 734 | 946 | 637 | 773 | 31 | — | — | — | 7735 | — | — | 3035 | 2010 | 1412 | 723 | 522 | 291 | 154 | 335 | 900 | 993 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | E 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 196 | 263 | 204 | 22 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 129 | 115 | 21 | 237 | 194 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 10 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | SE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 15 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 196 | 92 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 7 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 8 | — | NNE 6 | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 197 | 261 | 538 | 8122 | 25821 | 22522 | 15569 | 8722 | 6518 | 5073 | 303 | 6 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 125 | — | 3 | 42 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 1330 | 1153 | 594 | 1109 | 1109 | 1109 | 1198 | 1331 | 190 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Maquinita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Maquinita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maquinita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maquinita 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 (Maquinita) 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 Maquinita 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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