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
13.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

El Barco surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, E swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 2nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 8th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
8
0.7
S
5
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
E
7
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
1.3
ESE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
25
78
103
138
120
105
92
74
63
42
28
21
21
15
8
9
7
16
15
92
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
SSE
5
NE
5
W
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:41PM0.20m
8:31PM0.36m
9:26AM0.21m
3:21PM0.20m
9:07PM0.35m
10:02AM0.21m
3:53PM0.21m
9:43PM0.33m
10:36AM0.20m
4:23PM0.21m
10:19PM0.31m
11:10AM0.20m
4:56PM0.21m
10:57PM0.29m
11:44AM0.20m
5:29PM0.21m
11:41PM0.28m
4:45AM0.18m
12:22PM0.21m
00:33AM0.26m
Low Tide
11:45AM0.17m
3:56PM0.20m
5:03AM0.04m
12:17PM0.17m
5:44AM0.05m
12:45PM0.17m
6:26AM0.07m
1:13PM0.17m
6:19PM0.20m
7:08AM0.08m
1:45PM0.17m
7:09PM0.19m
7:50AM0.10m
2:26PM0.17m
7:57PM0.18m
3:54AM0.18m
3:18PM0.17m
8:45PM0.17m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:34
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2
1
Temp °C
12
12
13
14
15
14
15
17
16
17
19
16
17
19
17
16
17
15
14
14
14
8
9
11
11
12
10
11
14
14
14
17
14
17
19
17
16
16
15
14
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.4
S
8
Energy kJ
9
6
78
103
138
120
105
92
74
21
16
24
21
21
12
8
7
7
16
14
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
3
3
1
4
2
2
63
42
28
18
16
15
7
7
7
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
E
6
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
4
4
4
4
14
12
3
3
9
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.5
E
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
SE
4
1.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
15
25
3
10
3
12
24
42
45
50
15
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
406
523
6
0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
10
7
8
31
126
272
84
84
84
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
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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