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El Barco surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 -03
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El Barco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Barco sea temperature is
20.4° C
 (Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Barco this week:

The surf forecast for El Barco over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Barco in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 2nd Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 2nd Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 4th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Barco over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.6
S
0.3
SSE
0.4
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
SE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.6
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
SE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)9511106666678813881098887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24172331434663717515814211313499761486546361411
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
E
15
ESE
25
SE
25
E
25
SE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
10
SE
20
SSE
20
ENE
10
NNW
20
ESE
25
NE
10
N
25
ESE
25
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
0.20
3:40AM
0.40
4:47PM
0.19
4:45AM
0.41
5:42PM
0.20
5:48AM
0.41
6:33PM 12:17AM
0.22 0.15
6:47AM
0.40
7:22PM 12:44AM
0.24 0.15
7:44AM
0.39
8:10PM 1:09AM
0.26 0.15
8:38AM
0.36
8:58PM
0.28
9:30AM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36PM
0.16
12:16PM
0.01
7:48PM
0.15
1:20PM
0.02
8:55PM
0.14
2:21PM
0.02
9:58PM 1:52AM
0.13 0.14
3:16PM
0.04
10:58PM
0.13
3:04AM
0.12
4:08PM
0.05
11:58PM
0.14
4:07AM
0.09
4:57PM
0.07
5:04AM
0.07
Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01
Sunset7:50--7:49--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232224232122212022222121212022242227272427
Feels °C (?)232323211919171720191921191721211927262324
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Information about the El Barco Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Barco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Barco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El 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 (El 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 El 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near El Barco, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 6 km (4 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 17 km (11 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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