El Martillo Surf Break

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

Issued: 8 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
14.0° C

1.2°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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSE swell with 857 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 13th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 15th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the N by Thu morning).

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
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
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
1.2
S
6
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.7
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
15
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
69
42
85
100
68
66
194
167
85
130
59
146
121
189
857
408
236
157
151
106
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
20
SW
25
S
15
SSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
15
S
10
ENE
15
N
10
SE
10
NE
15
E
20
E
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:07AM0.22m
5:49PM0.43m
6:56AM0.22m
6:45PM0.46m
7:42AM0.22m
7:40PM0.47m
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
Low Tide
1:15AM-0.00m
9:17AM0.16m
2:17AM-0.02m
10:08AM0.14m
3:16AM-0.03m
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
part cloud
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
 mm
3
Temp °C
12
12
12
10
10
9
8
8
11
10
12
16
13
12
11
10
11
14
14
13
14
Feels °C
10
8
8
3
5
4
3
3
6
4
6
10
8
10
8
8
9
12
12
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.9
S
6
1.4
SSE
15
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
77
69
42
39
100
68
34
194
167
66
130
58
146
121
56
857
408
236
157
151
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.5
S
12
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
E
10
0.5
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.3
SSE
17
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.7
SSE
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
7
2
6
6
23
22
66
14
17
85
6
59
2
2
189
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
20
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
3
1
2
6
6
15
7
8
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
1.2
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
W
4
0.7
WSW
5
1
S
6
Energy kJ
3
4
85
43
52
3
63
6
31
31
23
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
129
223
35
129
0
0
0
0
13
35
3
0
521
1
0
9
1
6
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
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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