El Barco surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 01 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
24.3° C
(Which is 2.7°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 Friday (Jan 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 2nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 2nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 3rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, near gales from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSE
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.4
SSE
3
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.7
S
0.5
SE
0.4
SSE
0.5
ESE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
E
1.7
SSE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)101010131111111010999988986688
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30729627966919081327990567593293194743928381577238363306
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
25
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
50
S
40
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
35
SSW
25
SSE
5
SE
20
SE
30
NE
20
N
30
ESE
25
NE
5
W
20
SSE
15
SE
30
ESE
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offononcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:02AM
0.44
6:58PM
0.21
6:59AM
0.45
7:45PM 1:42AM
0.22 0.15
7:54AM
0.44
8:32PM 2:06AM
0.24 0.15
8:48AM
0.41
9:19PM 2:33AM
0.25 0.15
9:41AM
0.38
10:08PM 2:58AM
0.27 0.16
10:35AM
0.33
10:58PM
0.28
11:29AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
0.14
2:34PM
-0.02
10:14PM
0.13
3:31PM
-0.01
11:06PM 2:58AM
0.12 0.15
4:25PM
0.01
11:59PM
0.13
4:09AM
0.13
5:17PM
0.03
12:51AM
0.14
5:13AM
0.10
6:06PM 1:46AM
0.05 0.16
6:14AM
0.09
6:54PM
0.08
7:11AM
0.08
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
Sunrise-5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33-
Sunset--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202019181717181719201820192625232826242324
Feels °C (?)1715161489121113151815132421182724252020
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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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