Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.09° S 57.54° W

Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.2° C
1.9° 

Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,195 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 12th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tue
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
11
1.8
SSE
11
1.5
S
11
1.7
S
14
1.4
S
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
649
778
555
1195
510
469
510
785
356
288
181
124
82
97
87
99
173
194
188
165
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
E
0
E
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
SW
15
SSW
25
SW
30
S
35
S
30
SE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:36PM1.74m
6:40AM0.98m
6:35PM1.81m
7:33AM1.00m
7:31PM1.84m
8:23AM1.02m
8:24PM1.82m
9:11AM1.06m
9:16PM1.76m
9:57AM1.11m
10:07PM1.65m
10:44AM1.16m
10:58PM1.51m
Low Tide
1:44AM0.19m
12:14PM0.70m
2:39AM0.14m
1:31PM0.65m
3:30AM0.14m
2:32PM0.59m
4:16AM0.17m
3:28PM0.54m
4:58AM0.24m
4:21PM0.51m
5:37AM0.33m
5:13PM0.50m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:37
7:37
7:35
7:33
7:33
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6:09
6:10
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:14
6:15
 mm
4
3
Temp °C
7
7
6
7
7
7
8
10
11
12
11
12
11
11
12
12
11
9
8
10
Feels °C
4
4
5
3
3
2
4
6
6
7
6
8
7
7
11
9
7
3
1
6
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Information about the Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) Surf forecast

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