Punta del Diablo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Uruguay – West)
Photo credit: Fran
Surf Break: Punta del Diablo
Surf Break: Punta del Diablo
| Name: | Punta del Diablo |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Punta del Diablo in West Uruguay is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the favoured times of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. Waves at the beach tend to peel to the right. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Punta del Diablo 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 Punta del Diablo surf quality by season and Punta del Diablo surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta del Diablo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta del Diablo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playa Grande | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Playa del Barco | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta de la Viuda | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cerro Chato | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Moza | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta del Diablo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 276 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 3337 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3349 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 3365 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3537 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta del Diablo: |
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| Closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 476 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 496 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 535 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 574 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 664 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta del Diablo: |
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| Closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 919 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Las Lenas (Argentina) | 943 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 944 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 946 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 959 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta del Diablo: |
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| Closest city location | Castillos (Uruguay) | 18 mi |
| Second closest city location | Dieciocho de Julio (Uruguay) | 25 mi |
| Third closest city location | Chuy (Uruguay) | 26 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santa Vitoria do Palmar (Brazil) | 39 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Velazquez (Uruguay) | 42 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta del Diablo is El Jaguel International (Punta Del Este) Airport (PDP) in Uruguay, which is 158 km (98 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta del Diablo is Cerro Largo (Melo) Airport (MLZ), also in Uruguay, 201 km (125 miles) away.
