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Quequén

Quequén, Argentina

Quequén is known for its seasonal sandbar quality, with February and March typically producing the best configured banks. The rivermouth influences sand deposition, creating conditions that can be excellent or disappointing depending on recent weather patterns.

Quequén surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today19
15
Poor
0.4m@9s
18km/h
Sun20
9
Poor
0.9m@7s
15km/h
Mon21
0
Poor
0.6m@10s
38km/h
Tue22
20
Poor
4.0m@14s
20km/h
Wed23
52
Fair
2.8m@15s
28km/h
Thu24
66
Good
1.4m@13s
22km/h
Fri25
23
Poor
0.8m@11s
31km/h
Sat26
9
Poor
0.4m@10s
19km/h
Sun27
0
Poor
0.6m@7s
16km/h
Mon28
42
Poor
1.5m@8s
11km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 17 km/h · PM 19 km/h · Low tide at 5am (0.4m)
Swell
0.4m
ESE(111°)
Score: 1/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 8/25
Wind
18km/h
N(1°)
Score: 23/25
Weather
20°C
0.0mm63%
First light 6:18amSunrise 6:48amSunset 6:48pmLast light 7:18pm
Windswell0.3m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:18am–7:18pm · through highIdeal tide: low to mid
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5m2.5
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18g32
16g31
17g36
21g44
17g38
19g32
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11g34
12g26
28g50
34g64
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15g26
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tidem
5:06am0.4m
12:00pm1.4m
7:02pm0.3m
12:51am1.1m
6:06am0.7m
12:40pm1.5m
7:46pm0.5m
2:12am1.3m
6:20am1.1m
2:04pm2.3m
9:21pm1.4m
2:00am1.6m
8:50am1.0m
2:24pm1.6m
10:00pm0.3m
3:56am0.9m
9:18am0.6m
3:38pm1.4m
5:00am1.1m
10:00am0.7m
4:30pm1.7m
5:36am1.3m
11:20am0.8m
5:12pm1.6m
6:16am1.3m
12:10pm0.7m
6:00pm1.7m
1:25am0.2m
6:42am1.1m
1:16pm0.2m
6:51pm1.2m
1:47am0.0m
7:20am1.1m
1:55pm0.1m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

5:06 am
Low tide - 0.38m
12:00 pm
High tide - 1.37m
7:02 pm
Low tide - 0.33m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

15
Poor
Components
Swell Direction6/25
Swell Size1/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind23/25
Raw Score38/100
Adjustments
🌊💨 Windswell-5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
📉 Undersized Swell-9
🚫 Undersized Capmax 15
Adjusted Score19/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score15
🌊💨 Windswell

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSE (157°)
Direction range
135° - 200°
Size range
0.9m - 2m
Ideal size
1.4m - 1.7m
Height multiplier
0.92×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low to mid

Water temp

16°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

3/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Quequén?

The Quequén profile favors low to mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Quequén?

The Quequén profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 315° to 45°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Quequén?

The Quequén scoring profile favors swell from SSE (135° to 200°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Quequén?

The main season at Quequén is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Best Feb-March when sandbars align

How do I get to Quequén?

The spot profile lists NQN as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 55 minutes.

What kind of wave is Quequén?

Quequén is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Best Feb-March when sandbars align

Getting There

Airport
NQN
Drive time
55 min
Data quality
community

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