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
24.4° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Martillo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 3rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, near gales from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
S
1.4
SSE
2.5
S
2.1
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
1.1
NE
0.3
ENE
0.7
SSW
1.5
SSE
1.7
SE
Period(s) (?)710101013111111101099888856368
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1683253562846791848106889864352434020215445261662712169364
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
25
NNE
25
S
20
SSE
15
E
45
S
40
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSE
5
SE
20
SE
30
NE
20
N
25
ESE
25
NNE
10
NNW
25
SE
30
ESE
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:09PM
0.21
6:02AM
0.44
6:58PM
0.21
6:59AM
0.45
7:45PM 1:42AM
0.22 0.15
7:54AM
0.44
8:32PM 2:06AM
0.24 0.15
8:48AM
0.41
9:19PM 2:33AM
0.25 0.15
9:41AM
0.38
10:08PM 2:58AM
0.27 0.16
10:35AM
0.33
10:58PM
0.28
11:29AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
0.14
2:34PM
-0.02
10:14PM
0.13
3:31PM
-0.01
11:06PM 2:58AM
0.12 0.15
4:25PM
0.01
11:59PM
0.13
4:09AM
0.13
5:17PM
0.03
12:51AM
0.14
5:13AM
0.10
6:06PM 1:46AM
0.05 0.16
6:14AM
0.09
6:54PM
0.08
7:11AM
0.08
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35
Sunset7:55--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
----1---31-----------
Temp. °C202020191817181817191918191925252325242221
Feels °C (?)16161515149101110131317151425211925222016
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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 12 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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