Summary
The top holiday and surfing destination in Argentina is no other than Mar del Plata. It also is the second most visited city in the whole country after Buenos Aires. As you guessed, crowds get very heavy here even more so during the summer months.
However, there are so many beaches around this area that with a little bit of effort, you will easily get away from most of that crowd. Also, surfing is not as popular here as it is in Brazil, for example, so as much as the beaches get packed with swimmers and tourists, the lineups remain fairly uncrowded.
The surf in Mar del Plata is usually small and a bit messy, but you can still catch some very good days!
The city of Mar del Plata is loaded with resorts, restaurants, bars and different attractions so there is no way you can get bored…ever. On a flat day, you will find a lot of activities to do and places to visit.
When to go
The best time to surf Mar del Plata is during winter from April to October. However, conditions remain not as consistent as they would be on the west coast of South America or in Brazil.
January-February March-April May-June July-August September-October November-December
Suitable for: All surfers All surfers All surfers All surfers All surfers All surfers
Air temperature 20°C
68°F17°C
63°F10°C
50°F9°C
48°F10°C
50°F18°C
64°F
Water temperature 19°C
66°F18°C
64°F12°C
54°F9°C
48°F12°C
54°F16°C
61°F
Crowd Very crowded Very crowded Fairly crowded Few people Few people Very crowded
Swell Consistency 30% 40% 45% 50% 40% 30%
Swell height 3 ft 4 ft 4 ft 5 ft 4 ft 3 ft
Where to stay in Mar del Plata
Getting there
Mar del Plata is 400km from Buenos Aires. There is an airport allowing you to fly from the capital in less than an hour. Otherwise, you will have to catch a bus or a train.
Safety/things to know
-For more information, read the official website of the Argentinian government.
Surf spots
Estrada
La Perla
La Pepita
Playa Varese
Playa Grande
La Popular
Serena
Biologia