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El Barco surfForecast / South / Uruguay
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 05 Oct 2025 -03
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 Tuesday (Oct 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Barco in the next 12 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 7th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 7th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 12th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Barco over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 119 | 385 | 186 | 99 | 74 | 58 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 47 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 44 | 32 | 23 | 617 | 829 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:22AM 0.29 | 7:18PM 0.30 | 7:09AM 0.35 | 8:09PM 1:05AM 0.29 0.20 | 7:58AM 0.39 | 8:57PM 2:11AM 0.28 0.20 | 8:47AM 0.43 | 9:44PM 0.26 | 3:08AM 9:36AM 0.19 0.45 | 10:30PM 0.24 | 4:00AM 10:27AM 0.19 0.45 | 11:18PM 0.22 | 4:46AM 11:20AM 0.18 0.42 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:10AM 0.15 | 2:23PM 0.05 | 2:54AM 0.16 | 3:20PM 0.01 | 11:47PM 0.20 | 3:37AM 0.17 | 4:16PM -0.03 | 12:18AM 0.18 | 4:21AM 0.18 | 5:12PM -0.04 | 12:55AM 0.17 | 5:06AM 0.17 | 6:07PM 1:35AM -0.04 0.16 | 5:55AM 0.17 | 7:02PM 2:17AM -0.03 0.15 | 6:48AM 0.16 | ||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South
Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at El Barco (moderate winds from the SW at Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport 18 km from El Barco). 2.2m 7s swell from the SSW with a 0.8m 10s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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