Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) Surf Break

Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 38.09° S 57.54° W

Issued: 8 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) sea temperature is
12.5° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) Ratings

Overall: 2.0. Based on 5 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 3.6

(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).

Consistency of Surf: 3.4

(1: Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Regional Rating: 4.2

(1: Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Provincia de Buenos Aires. 5: the best break in Provincia de Buenos Aires).

Difficulty Level: 3.8

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Onshore Wind: 3.2

(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).

Other Options: 3.5

(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).

Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.8

(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) are often excellent).

Water Quality: 3.4

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Crowds: 3.0

(1: Often too crowded. 5: Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 4.6

(1: Getting to Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

Scenery: 4.0

(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).

Local Attitude: 2.5

(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).

Accommodation: 3.2

(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).

Camping: 1.8

(1: Camping at Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).

Entertainment: 3.5

(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).

Equipment and Repairs: 4.0

(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).

Eating: 3.5

(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).

Drinking: 4.0

(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Playa Mariano (Mar del Plata) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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