Surf Forecasts:
Playa del Barco surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 956 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa del Barco this week:
The surf forecast for Playa del Barco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Barco in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Barco over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 2 | 10 | 115 | 64 | 80 | 170 | 121 | 133 | 195 | 98 | 165 | 181 | 163 | 904 | 711 | 344 | 183 | 194 | 320 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 12:24PM0.34m | 11:59PM0.12m | 6:22AM0.43m | 1:09PM0.36m | 6:31PM0.71m | 7:18AM0.41m | 1:51PM0.36m | 7:27PM0.77m | 8:10AM0.40m | 2:31PM0.35m | 8:22PM0.80m | 9:01AM0.39m | 3:12PM0.33m | 9:17PM0.79m | 9:51AM0.38m | 3:52PM0.31m | 10:10PM0.76m | 3:17AM0.31m | 4:33PM0.30m | 11:03PM0.71m | |
Low Tide | 1:46PM0.32m | 10:01PM0.07m | 9:44AM0.11m | 2:43PM0.33m | 10:57PM0.10m | 3:31AM-0.04m | 3:38PM0.31m | 11:50PM0.15m | 4:27AM-0.09m | 4:30PM0.27m | 00:38AM0.20m | 5:21AM-0.11m | 12:07PM0.08m | 1:23AM0.26m | 6:13AM-0.11m | 12:56PM0.09m | 6:14PM0.18m | 7:04AM-0.09m | 1:45PM0.11m | 7:07PM0.14m | |
7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
82 | 80 | 52 | 38 | 45 | 80 | 170 | 121 | 133 | 195 | 98 | 165 | 181 | 163 | 904 | 711 | 344 | 183 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SSE 18 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | SSE 15 | — | E 9 | E 11 | — | — | NE 5 |
16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 46 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 474 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | SE 15 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | S 20 | E 9 | — | E 7 | SE 18 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 24 | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
— | 1 | 10 | 115 | 64 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 194 | 320 | 270 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 38 | 248 | 81 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa del Barco Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa del Barco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa del Barco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa del Barco surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa del Barco) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa del Barco may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa del Barco is 60 km (37 miles) from Santa Vitoria do Palmar. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - North, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Vitoria do Palmar. Santa Vitoria do Palmar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










