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Punta Medanos surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 18 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Punta Medanos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Medanos sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Medanos this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Medanos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Medanos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Medanos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 12 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 15 | |
464 | 1404 | 812 | 359 | 396 | 482 | 3835 | 3111 | 1771 | 1726 | 1408 | 986 | 633 | 467 | 286 | 160 | 125 | 122 | 80 | 49 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 10:23AM0.40m | 10:04PM0.69m | 11:13AM0.34m | 11:10PM0.71m | 12:04PM0.30m | 00:23AM0.71m | 12:57PM0.26m | 1:45AM0.69m | 2:02PM0.24m | 3:08AM0.67m | 3:19PM0.24m | 4:21AM0.64m | 4:31PM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.16m | 5:34AM-0.03m | 4:48PM0.13m | 6:40AM0.01m | 5:40PM0.10m | 7:49AM0.06m | 6:37PM0.08m | 9:00AM0.10m | 7:36PM0.06m | 10:13AM0.13m | 8:39PM0.06m | 11:21AM0.15m | 9:45PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
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Temp °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | SE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 15 |
 kJ | 464 | 1404 | 812 | 359 | 396 | 482 | — | — | — | 390 | 1408 | 986 | 633 | 467 | 286 | 160 | 125 | 122 | 80 | 49 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 136 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 469 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | SSW 5 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 17 | 4 | 84 | 3835 | 3111 | 1771 | 1726 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 343 | 43 | 253 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 |
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Information about the Punta Medanos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Medanos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Medanos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Medanos 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 (Punta Medanos) 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 Punta Medanos 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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