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 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
11.7°C
0.8° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, E swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with E 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 (Oct 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 20th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 19th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
1.5
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1.9
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1.4
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1.5
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1.5
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11
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11
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
430
316
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449
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295
461
413
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615
685
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786
553
451
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:19PM1.11m
10:03AM1.42m
11:09PM1.03m
10:38AM1.41m
00:03AM0.95m
11:16AM1.38m
1:05AM0.90m
11:58AM1.35m
2:20AM0.86m
12:49PM1.33m
3:28AM0.85m
1:52PM1.31m
Low Tide
4:19AM0.67m
5:32PM0.32m
4:39AM0.72m
6:14PM0.34m
5:05AM0.75m
6:58PM0.37m
5:39AM0.77m
7:48PM0.40m
6:22AM0.78m
8:44PM0.43m
7:13AM0.77m
9:43PM0.45m
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Feels °C
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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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