
Surf Forecasts:
Club del la Playa surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSW swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Club del la Playa this week:
The surf forecast for Club del la Playa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Club del la Playa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Club del la Playa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
251 | 225 | 146 | 119 | 64 | 42 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 186 | 162 | 102 | 83 | 225 | 477 | 369 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:02AM0.20m | 5:02AM0.19m | 00:52AM0.19m | 5:52AM0.19m | 12:31PM0.30m | 1:52AM0.18m | 6:39AM0.19m | 1:15PM0.28m | 7:21AM0.19m | 2:05PM0.27m | 7:52AM0.19m | 3:10PM0.25m | 7:34AM0.19m | 4:27PM0.25m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.03m | 7:27AM0.17m | 8:22PM0.05m | 3:11AM0.17m | 9:07PM0.06m | 3:29AM0.17m | 9:55PM0.08m | 9:17AM0.19m | 10:45PM0.09m | 10:06AM0.19m | 11:39PM0.10m | 11:11AM0.18m | 00:33AM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 |
251 | 225 | 146 | 119 | 64 | 42 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 186 | 162 | 102 | 83 | 62 | 27 | 369 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 12 | S 13 | S 8 | SE 8 | E 10 | S 12 | — | E 12 | — | S 8 | S 11 | E 13 | SW 5 | — | — | E 9 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | — | 3 | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 23 | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | E 7 | S 13 | E 11 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | S 10 | E 13 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | 28 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | — |
— | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 36 | 30 | 36 | 88 | 58 | 84 | — | 8 | 19 | — | 225 | 477 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 928 | 87 | 286 | 477 | 949 | 392 | 392 | 0 | 14 | 149 | 64 | 152 | 240 | 0 |
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Information about the Club del la Playa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Club del la Playa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Club del la Playa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Club del la Playa 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 (Club del la Playa) 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 Club del la Playa 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near Club del la Playa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Uruguay - South where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Carlos which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Rocha, La Paloma and Minas.










