Best Time to Ride · Surfing · Argentina
Surfing in Argentina
1 surfing spots in Argentina. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surfing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Argentina: February–April (around 1.4 m, water 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit).
- Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: January–March (around 1.3 m, water 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Mar del Plata.
Mar del PlataBuenos Aires Province, Argentina · best February, April–May, AugustIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ MDQ 11 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Argentina
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.2 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.4 m | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| MarchMar | 1.3 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 23°C |
| AprilApr | 1.5 m | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| MayMay | 1.5 m | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| JuneJun | 1.3 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°C |
| JulyJul | 1.3 m | 11°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 12°C |
| AugustAug | 1.5 m | 10°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 13°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1.3 m | 11°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 16°C |
| OctoberOct | 1.3 m | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 19°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.3 m | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 21°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.3 m | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 24°C |
Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for surfing in Argentina?
Best waves in Argentina: February–April (around 1.4 m, water 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit). Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: January–March (around 1.3 m, water 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Argentina?
It depends on the month: about 22°C water in February (shorty) and about 10°C in August (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Argentina good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ), 11 km from Mar del Plata.
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