El Chorro Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.87° S 54.75° W

El Chorro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chorro sea temperature is
10.9° C
0.2° 

El Chorro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Chorro surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
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2
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0
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0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
0.6
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.8
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.9
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.3
SSE
5
1.2
S
6
1
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
96
96
294
210
146
119
80
80
47
157
154
177
78
33
22
117
94
82
88
53
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
W
10
SSW
20
SE
5
SSE
30
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
High Tide
6:30AM0.19m
6:31PM0.42m
7:17AM0.21m
1:28PM0.14m
7:29PM0.42m
8:05AM0.23m
1:40PM0.13m
8:25PM0.39m
8:53AM0.25m
1:58PM0.13m
9:20PM0.36m
9:41AM0.27m
10:15PM0.32m
10:31AM0.29m
11:10PM0.28m
3:17AM0.21m
Low Tide
2:03AM-0.01m
9:47AM0.12m
3:03AM0.00m
2:17PM0.14m
3:58AM0.02m
3:40PM0.11m
4:50AM0.04m
12:42PM0.12m
5:40AM0.06m
5:49PM0.06m
6:28AM0.08m
6:48PM0.04m
7:15AM0.10m
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7:45
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 mm
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Temp °C
9
9
13
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16
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18
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Feels °C
4
7
10
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9
12
11
11
15
13
16
15
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19
23
22
14
12
13
15
5
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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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