El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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El Martillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is 3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Martillo this week:

The surf forecast for El Martillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) 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 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 28th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.2
E
7
2.5
WSW
7
3
SW
8
2.5
SSW
9
2.1
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.8
SSW
8
0.4
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
11
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
7
1.4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
3
0
936
1208
1277
852
530
275
133
69
56
78
32
79
46
41
59
170
158
476
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
W
60
W
65
WSW
50
SW
20
SW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
45
NW
45
W
15
WSW
15
NW
15
NW
15
N
15
NNW
10
SW
15
SSW
35
SSE
25
S
15
S
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:42PM0.25m
4:24AM0.26m
4:44PM0.27m
5:34AM0.25m
5:36PM0.30m
6:29AM0.25m
6:21PM0.32m
7:15AM0.25m
7:03PM0.34m
7:58AM0.25m
12:39PM0.20m
7:43PM0.35m
8:38AM0.24m
1:43PM0.20m
8:22PM0.36m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.10m
11:43PM0.09m
12:16PM0.12m
00:48AM0.07m
1:11PM0.13m
1:46AM0.05m
2:00PM0.14m
2:36AM0.04m
10:28AM0.21m
2:45PM0.16m
3:22AM0.03m
3:26PM0.17m
4:06AM0.02m
4:03PM0.18m
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
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6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
2
2
3
2
1
Temp °C
17
15
13
16
16
16
14
16
14
16
18
17
16
20
17
19
21
19
14
14
14
10
9
-1
7
6
11
9
11
9
6
9
11
13
17
13
18
20
19
7
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.2
E
7
2.1
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
SSE
13
1.4
S
11
Energy kJ
18
3
1277
852
530
275
133
69
56
78
32
79
46
41
9
9
16
476
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
E
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
3
2
1
6
2
19
20
30
4
2
3
2
9
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
11
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
6
2
2
27
10
2
2
1
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
1.7
WSW
6
2.5
WSW
7
3
SW
8
2.5
SSW
9
0.5
W
3
0.8
W
4
0.8
WNW
4
1.1
NW
4
1.7
W
6
1
SW
5
0.4
W
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
W
3
0.5
S
11
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
7
Energy kJ
4
181
723
936
1208
5
23
14
42
197
54
6
2
1
59
170
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
393
944
957
788
235
35
3
35
4
166
166
3
1
0
1
2
3
40
235
702
223
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the El Martillo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Martillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Martillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Martillo 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 Martillo) 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 Martillo 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 Martillo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 8 km (5 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 19 km (12 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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