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El Chorro surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Chorro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 3PM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chorro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | |
1740 | 3042 | 2157 | 2455 | 1750 | 1094 | 677 | 444 | 280 | 198 | 143 | 151 | 69 | 99 | 142 | 118 | 104 | 59 | 36 | 33 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:26AM0.22m | 4:01PM0.16m | 10:37PM0.40m | 11:15AM0.22m | 4:30PM0.16m | 11:33PM0.35m | 12:08PM0.23m | 00:33AM0.30m | 1:07PM0.24m | 1:41AM0.26m | 2:13PM0.25m | 3:05AM0.23m | 3:22PM0.27m | 4:34AM0.22m | 4:23PM0.29m | ||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.12m | 6:05PM0.13m | 7:12AM0.01m | 2:27PM0.14m | 7:09PM0.11m | 8:04AM0.04m | 3:20PM0.16m | 8:14PM0.10m | 8:58AM0.07m | 4:29PM0.19m | 9:19PM0.08m | 9:51AM0.10m | 10:25PM0.07m | 10:46AM0.12m | 11:29PM0.06m | 11:40AM0.13m | 00:29AM0.05m | ||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
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Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | — | — | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 10 |
 kJ | 1740 | — | — | 2455 | 1750 | 1094 | 677 | 444 | 280 | 198 | 143 | 151 | 69 | 99 | 142 | 111 | 104 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SE 5 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 798 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 47 | 118 | 1 | 59 | 36 | 33 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 113 | 3042 | 2157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 50 | — | 52 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 148 | 673 | 255 | 145 | 60 | 148 | 0 | 243 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 102 | 289 |
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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.
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