
Surf Forecasts:
El Chorro surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with S 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 (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chorro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
195 | 108 | 70 | 72 | 54 | 46 | 39 | 40 | 29 | 40 | 46 | 35 | 17 | 87 | 222 | 255 | 200 | 363 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:37AM0.19m | 4:50PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.19m | 5:37PM0.31m | 6:52AM0.19m | 6:21PM0.31m | 7:25AM0.19m | 7:04PM0.31m | 7:56AM0.20m | 1:24PM0.17m | 7:45PM0.30m | 8:26AM0.21m | 1:39PM0.17m | 8:27PM0.29m | |||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.06m | 8:41AM0.18m | 1:09AM0.06m | 9:11AM0.17m | 1:59AM0.06m | 9:46AM0.17m | 2:45AM0.07m | 10:25AM0.16m | 3:28AM0.07m | 3:03PM0.17m | 4:10AM0.08m | 4:00PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 |
195 | 108 | 33 | 72 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 20 | 17 | 39 | 34 | 35 | 17 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 |
25 | 29 | 70 | 21 | 54 | 46 | 22 | 18 | 29 | 40 | 46 | 26 | 14 | — | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | — | — | — | SW 6 | S 4 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 7 |
6 | 27 | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 3 | — | — | E 7 | ENE 4 | — | SSW 2 | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 9 | E 8 |
— | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | 40 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 87 | 222 | 255 | 200 | 363 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 314 | 768 | 800 | 388 | 541 | 243 | 243 | 438 | 102 |
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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.










