Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) surf break

Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 -03
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Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 19th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 20th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 25th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.8
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)7888889111110109986667899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7314017686137143159338274167125885771476357102210363430
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNW
25
ENE
25
NNE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
5
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
30
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:42AM
1.65
8:16PM
1.03
8:23AM
1.68
8:53PM
1.09
9:05AM
1.67
9:32PM
1.17
9:49AM
1.63
10:14PM
1.26
10:36AM
1.55
10:58PM
1.35
11:28AM
1.43
11:47PM
1.43
12:25PM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
0.67
3:30PM
0.38
2:31AM
0.62
4:08PM
0.38
3:20AM
0.58
4:44PM
0.40
4:10AM
0.55
5:20PM
0.44
5:02AM
0.51
5:55PM
0.51
5:59AM
0.49
6:28PM
0.58
7:01AM
0.46
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28-
Sunset--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:37--7:37
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----------------63731
Temp. °C202323212121181919192120202221202119202020
Feels °C (?)182120192120161816192018192119181816181716
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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 12 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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