
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with 1,499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 396 | 443 | 425 | 368 | 270 | 188 | 130 | 81 | 65 | 38 | 19 | 16 | 57 | 357 | 462 | 276 | 137 | 87 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:48PM1.60m | 10:19AM1.05m | 10:29PM1.56m | 11:00AM1.12m | 11:14PM1.48m | 11:45AM1.20m | 00:05AM1.38m | 12:35PM1.29m | 1:04AM1.26m | 1:30PM1.38m | 2:12AM1.15m | 2:30PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.62m | 5:33AM0.40m | 4:42PM0.61m | 6:08AM0.43m | 5:33PM0.59m | 6:41AM0.48m | 6:31PM0.57m | 7:13AM0.55m | 7:35PM0.54m | 7:43AM0.61m | 8:49PM0.50m | 8:09AM0.67m | 10:10PM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
56 | 396 | 443 | 425 | 368 | 270 | 188 | 130 | 81 | 65 | 38 | 19 | 16 | 57 | 26 | 16 | 276 | 137 | 87 | 92 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
94 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 28 | 26 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 3 | — | — | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 8 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
75 | 48 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 6 |
5 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 21 | 3 | 357 | 462 | — | 45 | 191 | 216 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 427 | 446 | 419 | 1075 | 204 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 420 |
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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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