10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Yacht Club, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Yacht Club is Mar del Plata's quality right-hand point, offering protection from the cold S winds that plague the region in winter. The wave breaks along a rocky headland near the famous yacht club, producing longer rides than the nearby beach breaks. Cold water and offshore winds make it challenging but rewarding.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-12 with a score of 60/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 25/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 132° is 25° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.4m from ideal 1.7m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 38° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Yacht Club. The 1.3m swell from 132° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 132° (SE) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 129° is 28° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 33° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Yacht Club. Either swell direction (129°), size (0.7m), or wind (8 km/h from 33°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 129° (SE) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 95° is outside workable range 135°-200°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Moderate offshore: 18 km/h from 159° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Yacht Club. Either swell direction (95°), size (0.5m), or wind (18 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 95° (E) at 8s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 173° is 16° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.6m from ideal 1.7m.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 282° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Yacht Club. Either swell direction (173°), size (1.1m), or wind (13 km/h from 282°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 173° (S) at 7s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 179° is 22° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 273° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Yacht Club. Either swell direction (179°), size (0.9m), or wind (28 km/h from 273°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 179° (S) at 11s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 196° is 39° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 135°-200°.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 31 km/h from 244° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-10 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Yacht Club. Either swell direction (196°), size (0.9m), or wind (31 km/h from 244°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 12s period
Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.7m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 232° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Yacht Club. Either swell direction (179°), size (1.9m), or wind (23 km/h from 232°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 179° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 171° is 14° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.7m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 221° (SW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at Yacht Club. The 2.1m swell from 171° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 171° (S) at 13s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 165° is 8° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.1m from ideal 1.7m.
Light offshore: 6 km/h from 141° (SE). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at Yacht Club. The 1.8m swell from 165° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 165° (SSE) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 161° is 4° off optimal 157°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 51° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 135°-225°.
Poor conditions at Yacht Club. Either swell direction (161°), size (1.3m), or wind (12 km/h from 51°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 161° (SSE) at 11s period
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