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El Chorro surfForecast / South / Uruguay
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El Chorro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Chorro sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)El Chorro surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chorro this week:
The surf forecast for El Chorro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Chorro in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chorro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | |
16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 58 | 164 | 86 | 61 | 38 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 48 | 112 | 156 | 249 | 262 | 131 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:13PM0.30m | 6:21AM0.22m | 5:57PM0.32m | 7:01AM0.22m | 6:38PM0.33m | 7:39AM0.22m | 12:47PM0.19m | 7:17PM0.34m | 8:16AM0.21m | 1:51PM0.19m | 7:55PM0.34m | 8:53AM0.21m | 2:43PM0.19m | 8:32PM0.34m | 9:29AM0.20m | 3:20PM0.19m | 9:08PM0.33m | 10:03AM0.20m | |||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.04m | 1:20PM0.16m | 2:12AM0.03m | 10:08AM0.18m | 2:03PM0.17m | 2:57AM0.03m | 10:41AM0.17m | 2:40PM0.18m | 3:40AM0.03m | 3:15PM0.18m | 4:22AM0.03m | 3:52PM0.19m | 5:02AM0.04m | 12:19PM0.16m | 5:43AM0.05m | ||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | 5:35 | |
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Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 58 | 164 | 49 | 38 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 249 | 262 | 131 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 3 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | ESE 10 |
16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 56 | 86 | 61 | 38 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
— | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 24 | — | — | — | 21 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 112 | 156 | — | — | 30 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 938 | 673 | 388 | 924 | 734 | 66 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 66 | 642 | 541 | 108 | 141 | 141 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the El Chorro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Chorro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Chorro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Chorro 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 Chorro) 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 Chorro 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.
El Chorro is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of San Carlos. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - South, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Carlos. San Carlos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












