Las Achiras Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Uruguay – West)
| Name: | Las Achiras |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Las Achiras in West Uruguay is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the optimum times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the west northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around low tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Las Achiras Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Las Achiras surf quality by season and Las Achiras surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Las Achiras |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Las Achiras:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cerro Chato | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | La Moza | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa del Barco | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Playa Grande | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta del Diablo | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Las Achiras: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 274 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 3335 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3347 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 3364 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3535 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Las Achiras: |
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| Closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 474 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 494 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 533 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 572 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 663 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Las Achiras: |
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| Closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 920 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Las Lenas (Argentina) | 943 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 945 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 946 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 960 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Las Achiras: |
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| Closest city location | Castillos (Uruguay) | 19 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dieciocho de Julio (Uruguay) | 24 mi |
| Third closest city location | Chuy (Uruguay) | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santa Vitoria do Palmar (Brazil) | 37 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Velazquez (Uruguay) | 43 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Las Achiras is El Jaguel International (Punta Del Este) Airport (PDP) in Uruguay, which is 160 km (99 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Las Achiras is Cerro Largo (Melo) Airport (MLZ), also in Uruguay, 198 km (123 miles) away.
