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: 8 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
10.2° C
1.8° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 3,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 24th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 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 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
2
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
7
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
1.8
S
6
1.6
S
7
2.2
S
9
2.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
10
2.5
S
10
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
S
10
3
S
13
3
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
123
98
66
45
43
28
28
28
253
260
822
1349
1382
1326
1351
1360
2796
2718
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SSW
5
SSW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
25
NNW
20
WNW
30
SSW
35
S
30
S
30
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
0
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:58PM1.51m
11:30AM1.21m
11:52PM1.35m
12:17PM1.25m
00:50AM1.21m
1:06PM1.27m
1:56AM1.08m
1:56PM1.29m
3:08AM1.00m
2:50PM1.31m
4:18AM0.95m
3:45PM1.33m
Low Tide
6:13AM0.43m
6:06PM0.51m
6:44AM0.54m
7:01PM0.52m
7:10AM0.63m
7:59PM0.52m
7:33AM0.70m
9:03PM0.53m
7:58AM0.75m
10:15PM0.52m
8:34AM0.78m
11:25PM0.50m
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7:26
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6:15
6:15
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Temp °C
7
8
9
9
12
14
13
14
12
7
7
8
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Feels °C
1
6
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9
10
6
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0
1
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2
4
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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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