El Emir surf break

El Emir surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 19 Feb 2026 -03
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El Emir surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Emir sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Emir this week:

The surf forecast for El Emir over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Emir in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 21st Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 21st Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 23rd Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Emir over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.6
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.6
E
0.1
S
0.9
E
1
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1
S
Period(s) (?)88111010109456667711777875
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)92751671251111594733778017513212822628310352413859
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
15
SSW
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
E
15
NE
35
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
40
E
30
NE
30
NE
45
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
5
ESE
15
NNE
35
S
30
S
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:07AM
0.31
9:13PM
0.29
9:53AM
0.29
2:51PM
0.21
9:54PM
0.32
10:41AM
0.28
3:53PM
0.21
10:39PM
0.35
11:30AM
0.26
4:52PM
0.21
11:26PM
0.37
12:21PM 5:51PM
0.23 0.20
12:18AM
0.38
1:15PM
0.21
6:52PM 1:14AM
0.19 0.39
2:13PM
0.20
7:54PM 2:15AM
0.19 0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
0.13
5:28AM
0.07
1:27PM 5:57PM
0.20 0.15
6:18AM
0.04
1:58PM
0.19
6:37PM
0.16
7:09AM
0.02
2:35PM
0.18
7:17PM
0.17
8:01AM
0.01
3:18PM
0.17
7:57PM
0.18
8:56AM
0.01
4:06PM
0.16
8:38PM
0.18
9:54AM
0.02
5:01PM
0.15
9:23PM
0.18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-7:29--7:28--7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:22-
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
21------------31412---
Temp. °C212222202120222221242422272723242722202020
Feels °C (?)222222191916191718201918242119242923161616
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Information about the El Emir Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Emir provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Emir can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Emir 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 Emir) 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 Emir 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 Emir, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 7 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 18 km (11 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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