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 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.0° C
1.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the S by Mon night).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
20
Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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NE
8
0.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
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SSW
9
1.1
S
9
1
S
8
0.7
ENE
10
1.1
SE
8
1.8
SE
6
1.2
SE
7
1.1
E
8
1.1
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
65
91
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81
156
124
168
147
153
189
163
254
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108
163
255
137
165
171
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
5
N
25
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
50
S
30
SSE
25
SSW
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
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High Tide
7:41PM1.91m
8:43AM1.02m
8:35PM1.93m
9:36AM1.02m
9:30PM1.90m
10:28AM1.03m
10:24PM1.81m
11:21AM1.06m
11:18PM1.69m
12:15PM1.10m
00:15AM1.54m
1:09PM1.16m
1:15AM1.38m
Low Tide
1:25PM0.71m
3:45AM0.09m
2:31PM0.68m
4:37AM0.09m
3:30PM0.65m
5:26AM0.14m
4:27PM0.63m
6:13AM0.21m
5:23PM0.62m
6:57AM0.31m
6:21PM0.62m
7:38AM0.42m
7:23PM0.63m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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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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