El Martillo Surf Break

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

Issued: 8 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
11.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


El Martillo surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,124 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Martillo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 3rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat night, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
1.5
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.8
S
6
2.5
S
9
2.2
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
31
148
194
251
1051
736
349
214
148
186
145
135
135
137
125
113
84
61
43
27
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
SSW
35
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
W
40
W
40
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
20
NNW
Wind State
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:45PM0.20m
8:43PM0.33m
9:29AM0.21m
3:09PM0.20m
9:22PM0.31m
10:02AM0.21m
3:38PM0.20m
10:01PM0.30m
10:35AM0.22m
4:10PM0.19m
10:44PM0.28m
3:46AM0.19m
4:41PM0.19m
11:31PM0.27m
4:47AM0.20m
5:06PM0.17m
00:24AM0.25m
5:44AM0.20m
12:34PM0.28m
1:23AM0.24m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.16m
4:18PM0.19m
5:20AM0.07m
12:21PM0.17m
6:01AM0.08m
12:57PM0.17m
6:01PM0.17m
6:42AM0.10m
1:39PM0.17m
6:49PM0.16m
7:23AM0.12m
2:29PM0.17m
7:35PM0.14m
3:04AM0.19m
3:33PM0.17m
8:21PM0.12m
3:40AM0.19m
9:08PM0.09m
clear
clear
cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:47
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:39
5:40
5:40
 mm
2
5
Temp °C
9
10
10
8
8
9
9
9
9
10
11
12
14
15
13
9
10
10
10
13
12
Feels °C
6
7
2
-1
-2
-1
2
3
4
7
10
10
11
11
11
0
1
3
3
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.5
S
11
1.3
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
33
31
1
5
5
1
1
66
191
148
186
145
135
135
137
125
113
84
61
43
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.3
SSE
18
0.1
E
8
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
7
Energy kJ
1
1
62
1
56
37
68
58
26
24
8
16
13
6
11
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.2
ESE
11
0.5
S
10
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSE
20
0.3
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
4
12
50
11
78
62
25
11
9
8
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.8
S
6
2.5
S
9
2.2
S
9
1.6
S
8
1
S
10
0.9
S
8
0.3
SW
3
1.1
SW
5
1
SW
5
0.8
W
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.7
W
4
0.5
WNW
3
Energy kJ
148
194
251
1051
736
349
214
108
1
51
51
29
19
17
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
10
735
522
410
522
235
223
223
393
223
461
2
1
52
27
661
129
35
3
81
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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