Villa Gesell surf break

Villa Gesell surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 16 Mar 2026 -03
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Villa Gesell surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Villa Gesell sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Villa Gesell this week:

The surf forecast for Villa Gesell over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Villa Gesell in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 18th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Villa Gesell over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.2
E
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.3
ENE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
1
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.9
E
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)10116811121111111111510106779995
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17722719121220522436430230310199103688680132911107612345
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
20
E
40
NE
25
NNW
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
ESE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NNE
40
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
SSW
20
SE
25
ESE
25
E
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:45PM
0.58
5:58AM
1.03
6:30PM
0.64
6:51AM
1.09
7:13PM
0.72
7:40AM
1.12
7:55PM
0.82
8:29AM
1.13
8:37PM
0.93
9:17AM
1.11
9:20PM
1.03
10:05AM
1.05
10:04PM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
0.30
11:19PM
0.36
1:19PM
0.27
12:21AM
0.30
2:04PM
0.24
1:22AM
0.23
2:46PM
0.22
2:21AM
0.16
3:25PM
0.23
3:20AM
0.09
4:03PM
0.25
4:17AM
0.04
4:41PM
0.29
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55-
cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
---34---------14121---76
Temp. °C252624251919181919212220242321212019192021
Feels °C (?)272519241816141416191918201819211716161818
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Information about the Villa Gesell Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Villa Gesell provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Villa Gesell can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Villa Gesell 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 (Villa Gesell) 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 Villa Gesell 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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