Located in Mar del Plata, Argentina, El Pomol is a fun beach break that offers up some powerful sections when the swell arrives. The waves here are difficult to surf and break for up to 200 meters (656 feet) over a rock and sand bottom. You’ll find mostly rights here, but there are some shorter lefts. It’s easiest to jump off the pier when there is size.
What are the best surf conditions for El Pomol?
El Pomol gets good between chest-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard, then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced level surfers. The surf here is not the most consistent (4/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the Northwest. The best swells are from the South. It works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a spring suit in the summer when water temperatures rise to 21°C (70°F). In the winter, a 5/4 wetsuit is best when water temperatures drop to 10°C (50°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
