- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:
El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 16 Oct 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Martillo this week:
The surf forecast for El Martillo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 16th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 16th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 22nd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Martillo over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Rating (10 max) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 33 | 30 | 59 | 40 | 24 | 44 | 40 | 81 | 94 | 62 | 96 | 50 | 40 | 83 | 123 | 113 | 87 | 143 | 84 | 68 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:42PM 0.28 | 4:22AM 0.24 | 4:58PM 0.26 | 5:18AM 0.26 | 6:00PM 0.26 | 6:04AM 0.29 | 6:51PM 0.26 | 6:46AM 0.31 | 7:36PM 11:33PM 0.26 0.21 | 7:25AM 0.32 | 8:18PM 12:53AM 0.25 0.20 | 8:03AM 0.34 | 8:58PM 1:56AM 0.25 0.20 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:07AM 0.12 | 11:53PM 0.10 | 12:16PM 0.10 | 12:51AM 0.11 | 1:18PM 0.08 | 1:43AM 0.13 | 2:11PM 0.06 | 2:30AM 0.14 | 2:57PM 0.05 | 11:15PM 0.21 | 3:11AM 0.15 | 3:40PM 0.04 | 11:35PM 0.20 | 3:48AM 0.17 | 4:21PM 0.03 | 12:07AM 0.19 | |||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - |
 | |  |  | | | | |  | | | | | | | |  | | | |  | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South
Continuing clean conditions at El Martillo (calm at Punta del Este wx 0 km from El Martillo). 1.1m 6s windswell from the ENE with a 0.8m 6s windswell from the E and a 0.4m 10s swell, also from the E as well as a 0.3m 7s swell, also from the S. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 h 31 min ago
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our El Martillo surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest