Surf spot

Punta Medanos

Forecast conditions and map view for Punta Medanos in Argentina, North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Argentina, North
Coordinates: -36.9345, -56.7101

Metric
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Wave direction	ESE	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	SE	E	SE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	6.7	7.3	7.5	8.5	8	7.7	6.7	6.9	6.7	6.7	6.8	7	7.4	7	6.9	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.6	7.2	7.9	7.5	7.3	6.4	7.6	8.9	8.3	7.5	7.7	7.4	7	7.2	7.2	6.8	6.8	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.7	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.6	7.4	8.1	8.1	8.1	8.1	7.5	7.6	8.2
Wave energy (kJ)	8	10	14	28	43	91	105	115	121	93	84	77	57	64	58	52	45	36	30	26	22	18	12	11	6	5	6	4	3	5	38	84	147	189	200	192	131	114	136	118	110	93	78	61	55	46	39	31	23	17	13	10	9	6	6	5
Wind speed (km/h)	29.5	31.4	30.6	27.2	26.9	26.4	23.4	20.1	14	12.9	9.5	10.2	13.2	12.3	10.5	11.2	11.9	12	9.7	11.5	22.1	18.7	12.7	11.1	13.4	15.9	19.2	17.9	26.8	30	24	18.7	13.8	10.7	10	12.5	17.1	22.2	20.6	16.1	20.6	19	18.8	22.2	25.2	20.3	15.2	12	10.6	5.1	10.8	12.6	11.4	10	8.4	8.5
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Punta Médanos, Argentina (North) is a remote, exposed surf break on the Atlantic coast near the northern side of Punta Médanos, in Buenos Aires Province. It’s known for its long stretches of beach with powerful swells and a raw, undeveloped setting.

Surf character

Type: Mostly beach break
Wave quality: Can be very good when a solid swell lines up, with punchy, fast-breaking waves
Power: Often strong and heavy, especially on bigger swell days
Best conditions: Typically works best with offshore winds and a clean swell from the SE/S or S quadrant

What to expect

Consistency: Moderately consistent, but conditions can be fickle depending on sandbars
Crowds: Usually low crowds due to the remote location
Vibe: Quiet, wild, and isolated—more of an adventure surf spot than a casual beach session
Hazards: Strong currents, shifting sandbanks, and cold water at times of year

Best suited for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Surfers comfortable with powerful beach breaks
Those looking for a less crowded, more natural surf experience