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El Barco surfForecast / South / Uruguay
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 20 Aug 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 (Aug 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Barco over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 714 | 446 | 679 | 253 | 126 | 78 | 29 | 10 | 214 | 451 | 302 | 193 | 174 | 181 | 86 | 19 | 123 | 71 | 798 | 232 | 127 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:13AM 0.17 | 5:06PM 0.37 | 5:53AM 11:01AM 0.21 0.17 | 6:07PM 0.36 | 6:42AM 11:41AM 0.23 0.16 | 7:03PM 0.34 | 7:29AM 0.25 | 12:14PM 0.16 | 7:56PM 0.33 | 8:14AM 0.27 | 8:47PM 0.31 | 8:58AM 0.29 | 9:35PM 1:52AM 0.29 0.21 | 9:41AM 0.30 | 10:23PM 2:52AM 0.27 0.21 | ||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:10PM 0.16 | 1:38AM 0.05 | 9:10AM 0.16 | 1:25PM 0.14 | 2:34AM 0.06 | 10:13AM 0.16 | 2:31PM 0.12 | 3:26AM 11:18AM 0.07 0.16 | 3:30PM 0.10 | 4:13AM 0.09 | 4:23PM 0.08 | 4:57AM 0.11 | 5:12PM 0.07 | 1:17AM 0.21 | 5:39AM 0.12 | 5:59PM 0.06 | 1:44AM 0.20 | ||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South
Cross-off wind 18 km from El Barco has swung offshore (light winds from the NNE at Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport). A 1.9m groundswell from the E
18 km away, 1 h 9 min ago
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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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