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El Barco surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.8° C
(Which is 2.8°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 3rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 4th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Barco over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | |
94 | 38 | 67 | 21 | 43 | 44 | 27 | 21 | 591 | 682 | 1230 | 1305 | 1422 | 2134 | 1137 | 671 | 273 | 224 | 225 | 103 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 6:21PM0.32m | 7:15AM0.25m | 7:03PM0.34m | 7:58AM0.25m | 12:39PM0.20m | 7:43PM0.35m | 8:38AM0.24m | 1:43PM0.20m | 8:22PM0.36m | 9:18AM0.23m | 2:41PM0.20m | 9:00PM0.36m | 9:56AM0.22m | 3:32PM0.20m | 9:37PM0.35m | 10:34AM0.21m | 4:18PM0.21m | 10:11PM0.34m | 11:10AM0.20m | ||
Low Tide | 2:36AM0.04m | 10:28AM0.21m | 2:45PM0.16m | 3:22AM0.03m | 3:26PM0.17m | 4:06AM0.02m | 4:03PM0.18m | 4:47AM0.02m | 12:17PM0.18m | 5:28AM0.03m | 12:49PM0.18m | 6:09AM0.04m | 1:18PM0.17m | 6:50AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 10 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
 kJ | 94 | 38 | 67 | 21 | 43 | 44 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1305 | 1422 | 2134 | 1137 | 671 | 273 | 224 | 225 | 103 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 16 | — | — | E 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 27 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 97 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 78 | 26 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 591 | 682 | 1230 | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 84 | 690 | 943 | 164 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
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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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