
Surf Forecasts:
Cerro Chato surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cerro Chato this week:
The surf forecast for Cerro Chato over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cerro Chato in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cerro Chato over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 16 |
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81 | 44 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 61 | 45 | 73 | 142 | 140 | 137 | 143 | 104 | 96 | 55 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:31AM0.40m | 5:15PM0.29m | 11:55PM0.63m | 5:02AM0.34m | 12:22PM0.42m | 00:47AM0.55m | 6:01AM0.32m | 1:15PM0.43m | 6:46PM0.29m | 7:07AM0.30m | 2:08PM0.45m | 7:37PM0.29m | 8:21AM0.29m | 3:00PM0.47m | 8:35PM0.28m | 3:30AM0.37m | 3:52PM0.49m | 9:38PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.34m | 4:43PM0.51m | 10:39PM0.26m |
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.14m | 8:00PM0.11m | 3:30AM0.31m | 3:30PM0.18m | 8:55PM0.10m | 4:16AM0.28m | 4:29PM0.22m | 9:52PM0.11m | 5:05AM0.25m | 5:32PM0.24m | 10:51PM0.11m | 5:55AM0.22m | 6:39PM0.24m | 6:46AM0.19m | 12:08PM0.22m | 7:41PM0.23m | 7:36AM0.17m | 1:06PM0.27m | 8:37PM0.22m | ||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
81 | 44 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 61 | 45 | 73 | 142 | 140 | 137 | 143 | 104 | 96 | 55 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 9 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SE 16 |
13 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 24 | 25 | 2 | 36 | 29 | 19 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 11 | E 7 | E 10 | — | — | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 8 |
— | — | 3 | 4 | 18 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | — | WNW 2 | W 2 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 457 | 127 | 0 | 530 | 752 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Cerro Chato Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cerro Chato provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cerro Chato can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cerro Chato 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 (Cerro Chato) 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 Cerro Chato 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.
Cerro Chato is 59 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.









