Best surf beaches in Argentina, 2026
22 surf beaches in Argentina that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to surf travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Playa Acantilados
Mar del Plata, Argentina
Dramatic cliff-backed beach that feels distinct from central Mar del Plata.
2OBI 7.5+
Playa Arroyo Seco
Chapadmalal, Argentina
Remote-feeling beach near the southern end of the Chapadmalal corridor.
3OBI 7.5+
Playa Bahía de los Vientos
Quequén, Argentina
Distinct Quequén beach sector popular with surfers and visitors seeking quieter sand.
4OBI 7.5+
Playa Chapadmalal
Chapadmalal, Argentina
Signature beach of Chapadmalals wilder central coast stretch.
5OBI 7.5+
Playa Claromecó
Claromecó, Argentina
Main beach of Claromecó and one of the strongest resort anchors on the southern Buenos Aires dune coast.
Playa Cristiano Muerto
Orense, Argentina
Remote beach near the Cristiano Muerto stream, known for solitude and wild coastline.
7OBI 7.5+
Playa Cruz del Sur
Chapadmalal, Argentina
Quiet Chapadmalal beach sector likely missed by generic tourist lists.
8OBI 7.5+
Playa del Faro Claromecó
Claromecó, Argentina
Recognized beach near Claromecós lighthouse with strong visual identity.
9OBI 7.5+
Playa El Chorro
Orense, Argentina
Low-profile coastal beach between Orense and Cristiano Muerto.
Playa Escollera Norte
Quequén, Argentina
Quequén-side beach near the port breakwater with local surf and fishing culture.
Playa Faro Quequén
Quequén, Argentina
Beach area near Quequén Lighthouse with strong visual and coastal identity.
Playa Grande
Mar del Plata, Argentina
Mar del Platas most iconic upscale surf and beach-club zone.
Playa Los Lobos
Mar del Plata, Argentina
Southern surf-oriented beach valued for open sand and lower crowd density.
14OBI 7.5+
Playa Los Médanos Claromecó
Claromecó, Argentina
Open dune beach beyond the main town zone, often missed by broad datasets.
15OBI 7.5+
Playa Punta Negra
Quequén, Argentina
Rocky coastal beach point giving Quequén a more rugged Atlantic character.
16OBI 7.5+
Playa Quequén
Quequén, Argentina
Core Quequén beach across the river from Necochea, with strong surf and local appeal.
Playa Quequén Chico
Quequén, Argentina
Smaller Quequén beach sector useful for local discovery without duplicating the main beach.
18OBI 7.5+
Playa San Eduardo del Mar
Chapadmalal, Argentina
Low-density southern beach known for dunes, surf, and a quieter coastal feel.
Playa San Patricio
Mar del Plata, Argentina
Low-key southern beach between Alfar and Acantilados.
Playa Santa Isabel
Chapadmalal, Argentina
Quiet Chapadmalal beach village with strong local summer appeal.
Playa Waikiki
Mar del Plata, Argentina
Recognized southern surf beach with a strong watersports identity.
Surf Bay
Stanley, Argentina
Popular local beach near Stanley with a long pale-sand shoreline and easy access.