El Barco Surf Break

El Barco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.96° S 54.93° W

Issued: 2 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Barco sea temperature is
13.9° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Barco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Barco surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSE swell with 648 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Barco this week:

The surf forecast for El Barco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Barco in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 17th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Barco over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.9
SSE
13
1.3
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
SSE
13
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.6
S
5
0.3
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
67
57
69
94
61
56
121
171
277
530
191
290
89
52
32
18
15
16
41
41
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
20
W
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
NE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:45PM0.46m
7:42AM0.22m
7:40PM0.47m
8:28AM0.22m
2:36PM0.16m
8:35PM0.46m
9:15AM0.23m
2:56PM0.15m
9:29PM0.43m
10:03AM0.25m
3:19PM0.15m
10:24PM0.39m
10:53AM0.26m
3:42PM0.17m
11:21PM0.34m
11:46AM0.27m
00:20AM0.29m
Low Tide
3:16AM-0.03m
4:13AM-0.02m
3:35PM0.15m
5:07AM-0.01m
12:39PM0.12m
6:00AM0.02m
1:30PM0.14m
6:51AM0.05m
2:25PM0.16m
6:59PM0.09m
7:42AM0.07m
8:00PM0.07m
8:32AM0.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:47
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
 mm
Temp °C
9
8
8
10
9
11
14
13
11
11
11
13
15
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
Feels °C
3
3
1
3
2
3
8
8
8
7
7
9
11
12
11
11
10
9
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.9
SSE
13
1.3
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
SSE
13
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
67
51
42
69
94
61
56
121
171
277
530
191
290
89
52
32
18
15
12
10
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
SW
6
0.7
S
5
0.6
SSE
14
0.1
E
10
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
E
5
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
23
67
57
8
7
2
28
1
27
160
2
5
5
6
14
12
16
41
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.3
E
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
6
13
19
7
7
2
2
2
2
2
2
8
5
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
6
0.4
W
3
0.6
W
4
1
SW
6
0.9
W
4
1
W
4
1
W
5
0.7
WSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.5
SSW
4
Energy kJ
67
3
11
59
28
37
46
23
18
2
4
4
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
237
1
1
76
11
33
33
1
126
6
6
6
0
0
1
84
84
272
272
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
3
2
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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 16 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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