Puerto Cardiel Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE
Wind
NW, W, SW
Surf Height
Chest high to a few feet overhead.
Tide
Low, incoming.
Puerto Cardiel Surf Guide
One of the many waves that are part of the northern beach of Mar del Plata, called La Perla, a beach composed of tens of small points that offer all sorts of pointbreaks over a couple of miles.Being farther north of the city, this long stretch of beach is ideal to find some uncrowded waves during the summer months, although the most known spots, like Cardiel, will still see quite a few surfers in the water and most of the beach is crowded with summer tourists.Cardiel is one of the best waves of the northern Mar del Plata. It's a really good right-hander that breaks along a pier in the middle of Perla Beach and can reach a solid 6-foot on a good swell.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate.
Local Vibe
Doable
Can get heavy in summer due to crowds.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
In summer, really crowded; rest of the year, pretty empty.
Spot Rating
Poor
Mostly mediocre.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Light
Water Quality
Fair
Fair
Hazards
Crowds in the summer.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Park right in front of the wave, next to the beach.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
March-April, October-December.
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