Surf spots in Mar del Plata

3 spots within 2 km of Mar del Plata: 3 beach breaks. 2 suit beginners.

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Best spots today in Mar del Plata

• Intermediate: Playa Grande (Good, 1.2 m, cross-offshore around 06:00), La Popular (Good, 1.0 m, cross-shore around 06:00), Varese (Fair, 1.0 m, cross-shore around 06:00)
• Beginners: Varese (Good, 1.0 m, cross-shore around 06:00), La Popular (Good, 1.0 m, cross-shore around 06:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

• Varese · beach break, beginner, best on SE/S/E swell with W/NW wind, all tides. A central Mar del Plata beach with gentle waves, popular for lessons.
• Playa Grande · beach break, intermediate, best on SE/S/E swell with W/NW/SW wind, all tides. The best-known surf beach of Mar del Plata, sheltered by the headland and backed by surf clubs. Waves are mostly small to medium.
• La Popular · beach break, beginner, best on SE/S/E swell with W/NW wind, all tides. A public beach in Mar del Plata with mellow waves used by schools and beginners.

When to surf in Mar del Plata

Best months for intermediate surfers: April, August to September. For beginners: April to May, August to October. The water goes from about 10 °C in August (6/5 mm hooded) to 21 °C in February (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). 2 of the 3 spots suit beginners, such as Varese, La Popular.

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Mar del Plata?

The best-known are Varese, La Popular, Playa Grande. In all, 3 spots lie within 2 km: 3 beach breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Mar del Plata?

Varese, La Popular: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.

When is the best time to surf in Mar del Plata?

For intermediate surfers April, August to September. For beginners April to May, August to October.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Mar del Plata?

The sea goes from about 10 °C in August (6/5 mm hooded) to 21 °C in February (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).