El Barco surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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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
21.8° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 7th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 10th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 8th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Tue night).

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.2
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
S
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
S
2.3
SSW
2.5
S
2.1
S
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)11777111213131312121161010111111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)84266343278337511634427350198142893681155900925853686606457263
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
35
SSE
35
S
30
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ENE
20
NE
35
ENE
15
NE
10
WNW
30
W
45
SSW
35
S
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
E
20
NE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:43AM
0.25
2:37PM
0.20
9:31PM
0.35
10:25AM
0.24
3:32PM
0.20
10:09PM
0.35
11:05AM
0.22
4:24PM
0.20
10:46PM
0.34
11:46AM
0.21
5:15PM
0.21
11:21PM
0.32
12:27PM
0.20
6:04PM 11:55PM
0.21 0.31
1:10PM
0.18
6:50PM 12:31AM
0.22 0.29
1:59PM
0.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13AM
0.02
12:48PM 5:19PM
0.19 0.17
5:55AM
0.03
1:23PM 5:54PM
0.19 0.18
6:37AM
0.04
1:54PM
0.18
6:28PM
0.19
7:18AM
0.05
2:20PM
0.18
7:02PM
0.20
7:59AM
0.06
2:42PM
0.18
7:38PM
0.21
8:43AM
0.08
3:02PM
0.18
8:18PM
0.21
9:28AM
0.09
3:25PM
0.17
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
Sunrise-6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58-
Sunset--6:30--6:29--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:22--6:22
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mod rain
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clear
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rain showers
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clear
Rain (mm)
51------126394-----32-
Temp. °C231717171717181919192020211919191920192021
Feels °C (?)251110101213141414172117171414151617161717
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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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