El Martillo Surf Break

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

Issued: 2 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
12.8° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE swell.

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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 25th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
2
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
12
1.9
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
29
15
4
7
34
29
54
87
115
84
63
41
31
18
14
12
5
383
1457
862
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
30
WSW
40
WSW
45
W
40
W
30
W
25
W
30
W
20
WNW
25
NW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
0
S
20
NNE
15
N
5
W
20
WNW
35
SW
30
WSW
20
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:45PM0.29m
2:42AM0.23m
6:03AM0.22m
2:48PM0.30m
4:04AM0.22m
3:47PM0.31m
5:05AM0.21m
4:38PM0.32m
5:50AM0.21m
5:23PM0.33m
6:31AM0.21m
6:06PM0.34m
7:09AM0.21m
1:17PM0.20m
6:46PM0.34m
Low Tide
9:21AM0.12m
10:01PM0.06m
4:58AM0.21m
11:00PM0.06m
10:59AM0.15m
11:58PM0.06m
11:45AM0.17m
00:52AM0.05m
9:00AM0.19m
12:28PM0.18m
1:43AM0.05m
9:27AM0.18m
1:06PM0.19m
2:30AM0.05m
10:04AM0.17m
1:37PM0.20m
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rain showers
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light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:47
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
1
3
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
9
10
10
9
10
10
9
11
10
9
11
12
11
14
13
10
9
8
Feels °C
7
6
3
-1
2
3
3
3
5
3
7
6
6
10
9
8
12
10
4
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
35
29
15
2
4
34
29
54
87
115
84
63
41
31
18
14
12
5
1
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
16
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
S
10
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
8
8
8
7
2
2
5
34
22
14
11
17
8
18
10
5
2
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.3
SSW
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
2
4
2
7
5
2
4
4
4
8
3
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
3
1.3
WSW
5
1.7
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.3
SW
6
1.1
SW
5
0.4
W
3
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.3
WNW
4
1
SW
5
2
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
12
1.9
S
11
Energy kJ
6
80
197
177
122
97
65
3
13
15
13
1
4
3
41
383
1457
862
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
2
129
661
673
693
35
35
81
0
3
81
0
0
2
10
123
417
33
169
223
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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