Alfonsina

Alfonsina (Argentina, North) is a surf spot on Argentina’s northern Atlantic coast, typically associated with the Santa Teresita / Partido de la Costa area in Buenos Aires Province. It’s a beach break exposed to the South Atlantic, so conditions can change quickly with swell direction, wind, and shifting sandbanks.

What it’s like

• Wave type: Beach break
• Best swell: Usually works best with southerly to southeast swells
• Wind: Offshore or cleanest with light west / northwest winds
• Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when sandbars line up, but often variable
• Crowd: Can get busy, especially on weekends and during summer holidays

Best for

• Beginners to intermediate surfers when the waves are small and soft
• Intermediate surfers when a solid swell creates better sections
• Because it’s a beach break, it can also produce closeouts or dumping peaks on bigger days

Conditions and hazards

• Sandy bottom: Generally safer than reef or rock spots, but watch for rip currents
• Rip currents: Common in beach breaks along this coast
• Changing banks: The shape of the wave can vary a lot from one tide or swell to the next

Good to know

• Since it’s in northern Buenos Aires Province, the spot is often influenced by seasonal wind patterns and storm-generated swells
• A wetsuit is usually needed, especially outside the warmest summer months