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El Barco surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 12 Feb 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
23.6° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal 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 Saturday (Feb 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 14th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 14th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 14th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.7
E
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.7
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)111265661010111111111067776778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)856936591378721892888962383438106696189635441
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
ESE
10
NE
35
E
35
NE
30
NNE
20
N
5
WNW
15
SW
20
S
15
E
15
ENE
25
ESE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
SE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
on		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
0.19
4:14AM
0.30
6:15PM
0.19
5:07AM
0.30
6:36PM
0.19
5:57AM
0.31
6:59PM 12:50AM
0.20 0.18
6:46AM
0.31
7:26PM 12:52AM
0.21 0.17
7:33AM
0.31
7:58PM 1:10AM
0.23 0.16
8:20AM
0.31
8:34PM 1:28AM
0.26 0.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:48AM
0.08
6:47PM
0.19
12:44PM
0.08
8:08PM
0.18
1:38PM
0.08
9:03PM
0.18
2:27PM
0.09
9:57PM 1:42AM
0.17 0.18
3:12PM
0.09
10:54PM 2:51AM
0.16 0.16
3:55PM
0.10
11:48PM
0.15
3:47AM
0.13
4:36PM
0.11
12:55AM
0.14
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:31--7:30--7:30-
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
35-------414--------118
Temp. °C202021201818202120232322232322242423272624
Feels °C (?)161821151313161514232424232323242221282826
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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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