El Martillo Surf Break

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

Issued: 8 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
13.8° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSE 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 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 9AM. 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
13
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
SSE
14
1
SSE
14
0.7
S
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
61
36
82
124
496
464
613
390
134
37
34
20
15
13
25
60
67
43
31
14
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
35
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
25
SSE
15
ESE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
N
10
NW
10
WSW
15
SSW
0
NNW
5
NNW
10
ESE
15
NE
5
NW
10
SSW
5
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:28AM0.22m
2:36PM0.16m
8:35PM0.46m
9:15AM0.23m
2:56PM0.15m
9:29PM0.43m
10:03AM0.25m
3:19PM0.15m
10:24PM0.39m
10:53AM0.26m
3:42PM0.17m
11:21PM0.34m
11:46AM0.27m
00:20AM0.29m
12:44PM0.28m
1:26AM0.25m
5:11AM0.22m
1:45PM0.29m
Low Tide
4:13AM-0.02m
3:35PM0.15m
5:07AM-0.01m
12:39PM0.12m
6:00AM0.02m
1:30PM0.14m
6:51AM0.05m
2:25PM0.16m
6:59PM0.09m
7:42AM0.07m
8:00PM0.07m
8:32AM0.10m
9:01PM0.06m
4:18AM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
 mm
1
Temp °C
9
12
15
13
10
10
9
12
15
13
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
12
12
13
Feels °C
2
4
8
6
4
6
4
7
11
10
9
9
10
10
9
8
8
10
11
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
SSE
14
1
SSE
14
0.7
S
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.4
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
S
9
Energy kJ
69
61
36
82
496
464
613
390
134
37
34
20
15
8
25
60
67
43
31
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSE
5
0.1
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
7
2
28
2
2
2
2
2
7
7
9
14
6
13
5
2
17
25
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
19
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
3
7
2
2
2
9
8
5
5
8
7
7
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
5
1
W
5
1.1
W
5
1
WSW
5
1.3
S
6
0.4
NE
2
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.2
WNW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.3
NE
3
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
WSW
2
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
46
54
57
53
124
2
9
10
1
6
9
1
6
1
22
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
35
35
40
129
522
6
6
6
2
0
3
129
2
87
162
9
0
29
0
15
129
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
5
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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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