El Martillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.9° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,326 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 18th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Night
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PM
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.9
S
7
2.5
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
2.1
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.5
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
SE
11
1.3
E
11
0.7
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
244
233
279
309
754
709
549
1053
467
698
588
505
485
475
353
407
211
169
388
101
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
40
S
40
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
35
S
35
S
30
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SE
15
E
20
ENE
30
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
40
E
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:26PM0.21m
5:01AM0.20m
00:09AM0.20m
5:45AM0.21m
00:55AM0.19m
6:23AM0.21m
12:25PM0.29m
1:49AM0.18m
6:55AM0.21m
1:10PM0.26m
7:19AM0.21m
2:11PM0.25m
4:15AM0.20m
3:36PM0.24m
Low Tide
7:05PM0.05m
6:51AM0.19m
7:48PM0.06m
7:32AM0.20m
8:32PM0.08m
8:18AM0.20m
9:17PM0.10m
3:15AM0.18m
10:05PM0.11m
10:04AM0.19m
10:54PM0.12m
4:50AM0.20m
11:45PM0.14m
rain showers
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cloud
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 mm
1
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2
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Temp °C
14
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
13
13
12
13
13
13
15
15
14
16
17
14
Feels °C
10
9
7
5
4
3
4
6
5
6
7
10
10
10
10
9
9
10
10
9
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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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